Engine Room Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Engine Room 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 12/2021, Engine Room Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ENGINE ROOM IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT ACCELERATES THE FIGHT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE BY ADVANCING CIVIL SOCIETY'S EFFECTIVE, STRATEGIC AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF DATA AND TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO INCREASE IMPACT BY SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS MAKING INFORMED TECHNOLOGY AND DATA DECISIONS, SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE USE OF DATA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PEOPLE'S EMPOWERMENT, AND CUT DOWN ON WASTEFUL COSTS IN CIVIL SOCIETY'S ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND DATA. IN 2021, WE SUPPORTED NEARLY 100 SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY USE TECHNOLOGY AND DATA IN THEIR WORK. WE PROVIDED STRATEGIC DIRECTION, RESEARCH-DRIVEN RECOMMENDATIONS AND WRITTEN REPORTS, AND HANDS-ON IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT TO INTERNATIONAL NGOS AND DONOR ORGANIZATIONS. WE PARTNERED WITH ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN 27 COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE, INCLUDING UGANDA, COLOMBIA, AND INDIA, HELPING THEM DESIGN, MANAGE, IMPLEMENT AND LEVERAGE DATA AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS. FINALLY, WE CONDUCTED IN-DEPTH RESEARCH ON THE INTERSECTIONS OF DIGITAL RIGHTS WITH CLIMATE JUSTICE WORK, AND ON THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julia Keseru Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $91,988 |
Ivan Sigal President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Seember Nyager Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Baron Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Lindsey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $53,980 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,155,657 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,209,637 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $164,235 |
Investment income | $142 |
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 | $1,374,014 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $91,988 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,757 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,175,960 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $67,176 |
Payroll taxes | $36,254 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,185 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $145,749 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,142 |
Office expenses | $11,900 |
Information technology | $57,108 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,926 |
Travel | $17,709 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $161 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,421 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,673,679 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $685,140 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $300,294 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,774,211 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,360 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,787,005 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,112 |
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 | $42,112 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $976,981 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,767,912 |
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 | $2,787,005 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Engine Room Inc has recieved totaling $1,530,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $770,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $300,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING | $260,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Institute For Childrens Health Quality Inc Boston, MA | $3,326,753 | $7,992,976 |
Massachusetts Competitive Partnership Inc Boston, MA | $2,222,557 | $2,166,476 |
Rensselaerville Institute Albany, NY | $2,986,461 | $1,905,452 |
Engine Room Inc New York, NY | $2,787,005 | $1,374,014 |
Connecticut Voices For Children Inc New Haven, CT | $1,494,112 | $1,648,283 |
Rethinkx Inc New York, NY | $1,057,951 | $1,865,240 |
Agma Relief Fund New York, NY | $2,325,318 | $1,042,434 |
Policy Research International Inc Staten Island, NY | $242,786 | $77,500 |
Western Pennsylvania Family Center Pittsburgh, PA | $61,332 | $0 |
Work And Family Researchers Network Inc Ithaca, NY | $246,469 | $43,069 |
National Association Of Commissionsfor Women New York, NY | $100,227 | $0 |
Research Institute For New Americans Inc New York, NY | $10,863 | $0 |