Pioneer Institute Inc
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 12/1993
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 22-2632081
Organization Overview
Pioneer Institute Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Pioneer Institute Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pioneer Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Pioneer Institute Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.3% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PIONEER INSTITUTE DEVELOPS AND COMMUNCATES DYNAMIC IDEAS THAT ADVANCE PROSPERITY AND A VIBRANT CIVIC LIFE IN MASSACHUSETTS AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PIONEER EDUCATION & CIVICS BUILDS ON PIONEER'S LEGACY AS A LEADER IN THE CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL MOVEMENT AND A CHAMPION OF GREATER ACADEMIC RIGOR IN MASSACHUSETTS' SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION REFORM THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH LIVELY FORUMS OPINION PIECES AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY.PIONEER PROMOTES HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND A PORTFOLIO OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS REGIONAL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. INTER-DISTRICT SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS TAX CREDIT STRATEGIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL EDUCATION FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND EXPANDED VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAMS. THROUGH MASSWATCH PIONEER' S SUITE OF TRANSPARENCY TOOLS PARENTS CAN LEARN ABOUT THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT REVIEW THEIR PERFORMANCE AND COMPARE THEM WITH OTHER SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS.
PIONEERHEALTH AIMS TO REFOCUS THE MASSACHUSETTS CONVERSATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE COASTS AWAY FROM GOVERNMENT-IMPOSED SOLUTIONS TOWARD MARKET-BASED STATE REFORMS. THE CENTER'S RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS AIM TO MAKE HEALTHCARE PRICING MORE TRANSPARENT. UNDER ITS LIFE SCIENCES INITIATIVE PIONEER EXPLORES INNOVATIVE DRUG PRICING MECHANISMS AND THE IMPACT OF ONE SIZE FITS ALL APPROACHES TO HEALTHCARE VALUE ASSESSMENTS AND REVIEWS WAYS TO ENSURE A ROBUST PIPELINE OF THERAPIES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE TO PATIENTS.
PIONEER OPPORTUNITY SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN MASSACHUSETTS' ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE BUSINESS CLIMATE TAX COMPETITIVENESS AND REGULATIONS SUPPORT BUSINESS AND JOB GROWTH ESPECIALLY IN URBAN AREAS AND ADVANCE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. PIONEER ORIGINATED IRS DATA DISCOVERY AND LABOR ANALYTICS PUBLIC FACING ON-LINE TOOLS THAT PROVIDES POLICY-MAKERS THE MEDIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TIMELY AND ACCURATE ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND ANALYSES. PIONEER ALSO DOES RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Hewitt III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Dibonaventura Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Glaeser Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Shortsleeve Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Drew Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,885,768 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $378,624 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,885,768 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,549,362 |
| Investment income | $114,703 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,549,833 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,143,241 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $905,418 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $65,078 |
| Other employee benefits | $179,475 |
| Payroll taxes | $135,969 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $216,862 |
| Office expenses | $190,212 |
| Information technology | $4,468 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,684 |
| Travel | $34,844 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,460 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $39,587 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,064,353 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $772,417 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,008,050 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $191,750 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,127 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $744,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,685,940 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,478,638 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $207,863 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $207,863 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,255,979 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,014,796 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,478,638 |