Academic-industry Research Network is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2011, with $168,368 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▲ 33.6% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$148K
Net assets
$29K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Academic-industry Research Network— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Academic-industry Research Network: 2 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Academic-industry Research Network— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Academic-industry Research Network: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $142K (FY2010) to $168K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
12.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30K
Total liabilities
$1,000
Net assets
$29K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,368▲33.6% | $147,722▼0.7% | $28,701▲310% | $29,701▲2183% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $126,014▼11.3% | $148,785▲7.3% | -$13,699▼251% | $1,301▼95.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $142,003▲31.2% | $138,667▼18.6% | $9,072▲58.2% | $29,192▲127% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $108,202▼37.9% | $170,360▲37.9% | $5,736▼91.6% | $12,856▼81.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $174,270▲75.0% | $123,557▲17.0% | $67,894▲295% | $67,894▲295% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $99,590▲33.2% | $105,594▲4.1% | $17,181▼14.9% | $17,181▼14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $74,770▼34.7% | $101,401▼25.3% | $20,183▼54.0% | $20,183▼54.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $114,572▼22.4% | $135,802▼4.1% | $43,848▼32.6% | $43,848▼32.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $147,650▲16.1% | $141,577▲32.4% | $65,075▲55.3% | $65,075▲55.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $127,210▼27.4% | $106,905▼42.5% | $41,902▲94.0% | $41,902▲94.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $175,149▲57.5% | $186,057▲128% | $21,598▼33.6% | $21,598▼33.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $111,178▲2320% | $81,574▲13.8% | $32,505▲1501% | $32,505▲1020% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $4,595▼96.8% | $71,691 | $2,030▼98.6% | $2,901▼98.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $142,067 | — | $142,067 | $142,067 | 990EZ |
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Data for Academic-industry Research Network (EIN 27-4126652) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.