Blacksmith Institute Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Blacksmith Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1999, with $18,493,014 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
475 Riverside Dr Rm 860, New York, NY, 10115 EIN 13-4075779 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.5M
▲ 253.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.8M
Net assets
$26.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Blacksmith Institute Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · +63% margin
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 Blacksmith Institute Inc: 46 mo reserves · +63% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Blacksmith Institute Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Blacksmith Institute Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 475 Riverside Dr Rm 860, New York, NY, 10115
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $18.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $496KNet assets $26.3M
Operating margin
63.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.8M
Total liabilities
$496K
Net assets
$26.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,493,014▲254% | $6,837,260▼2.5% | $26,349,672▲77.9% | $26,845,709▲70.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,230,809▼45.8% | $7,015,280▲14.7% | $14,807,379▼10.8% | $15,738,894▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,646,852▼8.2% | $6,117,424▲2.5% | $16,590,987▲27.2% | $17,537,165▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,512,947▲0.9% | $5,966,870▲25.7% | $13,045,009▲39.6% | $13,522,554▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $10,414,849▲172% | $4,746,196▲10.3% | $9,344,200▲158% | $10,267,828▲114% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,829,102▼25.5% | $4,302,057▲8.0% | $3,624,709▼11.6% | $4,805,952▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,140,899▲214% | $3,981,974▼21.5% | $4,101,546▲39.4% | $5,082,288▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,637,326▼78.7% | $5,071,045▲7.6% | $2,942,621▼53.9% | $4,843,237▼40.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,673,817▲231% | $4,713,887▲51.1% | $6,376,340▲86.6% | $8,067,922▲64.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,318,172▼51.6% | $3,120,384▲69.9% | $3,416,410▼19.0% | $4,891,294▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,790,205▲174% | $1,836,560▲20.2% | $4,218,622▲233% | $5,274,510▲176% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,745,134 | $1,527,631▼8.7% | $1,264,977▲20.8% | $1,910,783▲56.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,673,709 | $1,047,407 | $1,222,369 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $19.6M total
45 grants to Blacksmith Institute Inc totaling $19.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient Giving Advisors Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,747,897 |
| Coefficient Giving Advisors Inc | General support | 2024 | $714,910 |
| Founders Pledge Inc | Fund charitable activities | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $14,125 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $198,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $160,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Environmental | 2023 | $130,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $19,500 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $458,750 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $61,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Blacksmith Institute Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Blacksmith Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-4075779, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Blacksmith Institute Inc's EIN?
- Blacksmith Institute Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-4075779.
- How much revenue does Blacksmith Institute Inc report?
- Blacksmith Institute Inc reported $18,493,014 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Blacksmith Institute Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Blacksmith Institute Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Blacksmith Institute Inc (EIN 13-4075779) 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.