Facing History & Ourselves Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Facing History & Ourselves Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1994, with $31,810,254 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
89 South St Ste 401, Boston, MA, 02111 EIN 04-2761636 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$31.8M
▲ 21.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$36.1M
Net assets
$66.9M
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.
C+
—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 Facing History & Ourselves Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -14% 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 Facing History & Ourselves Inc: 22 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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 Facing History & Ourselves 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 Facing History & Ourselves Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 89 South St Ste 401, Boston, MA, 02111
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Humanities
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.3M (FY2013) to $31.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.0MNet assets $66.9M
Operating margin
-13.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$69.9M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$66.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,810,254▲21.4% | $36,134,105▲8.5% | $66,935,811▲0.5% | $69,890,032▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,198,098▼20.1% | $33,309,516▲24.9% | $66,578,965▼5.1% | $69,804,139▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $32,778,323▼21.7% | $26,667,999▲7.3% | $70,127,000▼0.4% | $72,284,989▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $41,887,209▲65.0% | $24,858,263▼11.2% | $70,420,007▲42.7% | $73,328,621▲44.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,388,180▼11.2% | $27,991,292▲0.7% | $49,339,288▼6.2% | $50,776,272▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $28,592,518▼11.1% | $27,788,095▲6.8% | $52,624,548▲1.5% | $54,216,920▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $32,179,133▲15.4% | $26,020,602▲13.3% | $51,834,806▲15.7% | $52,938,734▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $27,889,963▲41.0% | $22,964,673▼9.9% | $44,786,223▲18.7% | $46,283,340▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,779,835▼7.0% | $25,494,531▲7.1% | $37,734,584▼23.5% | $38,486,903▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,272,112 | $23,806,304▲10.8% | $49,335,859▼2.5% | $51,253,691▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,494,821▲3.3% | $50,580,755▲7.0% | $51,778,565▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $20,817,635▲22.3% | $47,284,404▲19.3% | $48,245,897▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,017,519▲3.1% | $39,633,596▲53.9% | $41,182,780▲51.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,504,204 | $25,751,233 | $27,146,997 | 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 · $87.4M total
370 grants to Facing History & Ourselves Inc totaling $87.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Facing History & Ourselves Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Facing History & Ourselves Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2761636, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Facing History & Ourselves Inc's EIN?
- Facing History & Ourselves Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2761636.
- How much revenue does Facing History & Ourselves Inc report?
- Facing History & Ourselves Inc reported $31,810,254 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Facing History & Ourselves Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Facing History & Ourselves Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Facing History & Ourselves Inc (EIN 04-2761636) 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.