Issue Project Room Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brooklyn, New York, registered in 2008, with $1,312,825 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 99.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$661K
Net assets
$4.4M
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 Issue Project Room Incorporated— 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 Issue Project Room Incorporated: 80 mo reserves · +50% 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 Issue Project Room Incorporated— 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 Issue Project Room Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $588K (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
49.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$75K
Net assets
$4.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,312,825▲99.3% | $660,635▼1.3% | $4,390,842▲17.4% | $4,465,926▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $658,764▼34.7% | $669,334▼2.9% | $3,738,652▼0.3% | $3,807,212▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,008,264▼62.4% | $689,399▼5.4% | $3,748,576▲9.3% | $3,810,612▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,683,031▲183% | $728,465▲18.3% | $3,429,711▲132% | $3,580,634▲125% | 990 |
| 2020 | $947,573▲11.8% | $615,667▼14.9% | $1,475,145▲29.0% | $1,590,102▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $847,670▲29.1% | $723,496▲17.7% | $1,143,239▲29.2% | $1,201,189▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $656,694▼10.4% | $614,905▲8.8% | $885,190▲5.0% | $934,216▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $732,845▼39.7% | $564,966▼9.4% | $843,401▼9.2% | $916,727▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,215,916▲31.2% | $623,739▼2.9% | $929,156▲176% | $1,090,010▲133% | 990 |
| 2014 | $926,825▲57.5% | $642,695▲26.2% | $336,979▲538% | $467,540▲69.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $588,320 | $509,221▼36.7% | $52,850▼68.3% | $275,993▼23.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $804,820▼3.4% | $166,951▲1003% | $359,751▲64.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $833,282 | $15,139 | $219,101 | 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.
16 grants to Issue Project Room Incorporated totaling $181K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $21,100 |
| New York University | Support | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $52,600 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,860 |
| New York University | Support | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $5,500 |
| New York University | Support | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $5,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $5,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $10,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $5,952 |
| New York University | Support | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted general support | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted general support | 2014 | $10,000 |
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Data for Issue Project Room Incorporated (EIN 20-0367608) 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.