Means Method Mission Inc is located in Boston, MA. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Means Method Mission Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
(A)TO PROMOTE THE BEAUTIFICATION AND PREVENT THE DETERIORATION OF ARTISTICALLY, AESTHETICALLY AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND AREAS REGULARLY ACCESSED BY THE PUBLIC.(B)TO ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS, GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AND THE PUBLIC TO ADVOCATE FOR AND ADOPT THE CULTURE, PROCESSES, MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES. (C)TO INSTRUCT THE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS, GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AND THE PUBLIC ON THE SKILLS, CULTURE, PROCESSES, MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES.(D) TO CONDUCT ANALYSIS, STUDY AND RESEARCH AND PROMOTE DISCUSSION AND AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS.(E)TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.(F)TO RAISE FUNDS NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN THE FOREGOING ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEANS METHOD MISSION, INC. DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED THREE PROJECTS THAT SUPPORTED LOCAL ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS AND AN INTERNATIONAL ARTS EXHIBITION TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROLIFERATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. MEANS METHOD MISSION, INC. DESIGNED, BUILT, AND INSTALLED A NEW BANDSTAND FOR THE LOCAL AME CHURCH. MEANS METHOD MISSION, INC. COORDINATED WITH LOCAL BUILDERS AND INSTALLERS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT IN PARALLEL WITH A LARGER CHURCH RENOVATION EFFORT. MEANS METHOD MISSION, INC. DESIGNED BUILT AND INSTALLED A DANCE SET FOR VLA DANCE, A YOUNG, LOCAL DANCE TROUPE WITH CONTRIBUTIONS OF IN-KIND SERVICES. MEANS METHOD MISSION, INC. DESIGNED AND COORDINATED THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A LARGE-SCALE ART INSTALLATION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE. THE INSTALLATION WAS SEEN BY THOUSANDS OF VISITORS AND PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE MEDIA VENUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Arthur Chang President, Clerk, Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harry Lowd Treasurer, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brandon Clifford Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nader Tehrani Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $336,627 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $219,241 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $336,627 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $336,627 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $325,020 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $406 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,355 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,500 |
All other expenses | $51 |
Total functional expenses | $336,554 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $623 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,000 |
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 | $25,623 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $550 |
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 | $550 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,073 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $25,623 |
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