Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 2009, with $8,567,114 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
210 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA, 02125 EIN 27-0963869 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.6M
▲ 27.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.3M
Net assets
$68.3M
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
—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 Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating98 mo reserves · +3% 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 Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc: 98 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a B+ 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 Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate 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 Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 210 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA, 02125
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.4M (FY2013) to $8.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $49.0MNet assets $68.3M
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$117.3M
Total liabilities
$49.0M
Net assets
$68.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,567,114▲27.9% | $8,331,907▲25.5% | $68,285,982▲5.6% | $117,301,008▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,696,459▼5.7% | $6,638,497▲13.8% | $64,661,053▲5.6% | $117,221,220▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,102,356▲90.3% | $5,831,524 | $61,247,780▼6.6% | $115,177,609▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,733,081▲94.4% | $5,833,943▼15.5% | $65,591,730▲3.2% | $123,530,650▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,920,508▼77.4% | $6,907,770▼29.2% | $63,556,306▼4.8% | $124,855,214▲85.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,500,885▲186% | $9,762,153▲2.6% | $66,753,421▲2.6% | $67,339,973▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,974,771▼3.6% | $9,512,511▼9.7% | $65,030,602▼11.4% | $66,366,602▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,086,089▼2.9% | $10,538,103▼32.9% | $73,380,589▼3.3% | $73,785,140▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,178,642▼46.2% | $15,694,693▲25.8% | $75,866,060▼12.7% | $77,424,146▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,911,188▼40.2% | $12,480,136▲40.0% | $86,924,302▼9.7% | $87,289,062▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,881,011▲122% | $8,917,397▲137% | $96,210,231▼0.7% | $96,572,844▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,440,909 | $3,765,280▲6.8% | $96,856,575▲6.9% | $96,951,645▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,525,280▲37.2% | $90,579,737▲6.4% | $90,745,855▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,569,365▲11.7% | $85,115,138▲26.3% | $85,303,843▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,301,093 | $67,369,461 | $67,446,856 | 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 · $3.0M total
42 grants to Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2024 | $226,137 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $109,725 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $63,400 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Community benefit program | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $44,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $44,050 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General funds | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2020 | $400,000 |
| Laborers International Union of North America | General support | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $56,250 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Community benefit program | 2020 | $50,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General funds | 2020 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0963869, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc's EIN?
- Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0963869.
- How much revenue does Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc report?
- Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc reported $8,567,114 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Edward M Kennedy Institute For the United States Senate Inc (EIN 27-0963869) 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.