Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dunbar, West Virginia, registered in 1998, with $1,338,995 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
131 Perkins Ave, Dunbar, WV, 25064 EIN 55-0727345 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$432K
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 Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action 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 rating4 mo reserves · +1% 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 Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc: 4 mo reserves · +1% 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 Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action 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 Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 131 Perkins Ave, Dunbar, WV, 25064
- City
- Dunbar
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.7M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $410KNet assets $432K
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$842K
Total liabilities
$410K
Net assets
$432K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,338,995▼6.0% | $1,326,297▼7.3% | $432,153▲320% | $841,817▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,423,852▲56.8% | $1,430,606▲49.4% | -$196,169▼14729% | $815,771▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $908,302▲22.8% | $957,298▼1.4% | $1,341▼97.6% | $1,092,785▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $739,920▼41.0% | $970,881▼31.2% | $55,417▼86.3% | $1,223,077▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,254,599▼50.6% | $1,410,833▼47.5% | $405,033▲23.4% | $1,389,006▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,540,014▲11.3% | $2,687,701▲0.2% | $328,218▼31.0% | $1,379,778▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,282,734▼18.0% | $2,681,008▼18.4% | $475,923▼52.9% | $1,567,142▼23.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,785,085▼4.9% | $3,286,121▲2.0% | $1,011,341▼33.1% | $2,044,839▼27.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,928,799▼19.4% | $3,223,178▼20.6% | $1,512,376▼16.2% | $2,810,999▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,632,282▼4.6% | $4,060,193▲16.1% | $1,804,399▼19.2% | $2,890,773▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,808,732▼18.2% | $3,496,848▼13.6% | $2,232,544▲16.3% | $3,321,741▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,653,510 | $4,048,308▲8.4% | $1,919,865▲46.0% | $3,118,186▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,734,724▲106% | $1,314,663▲21.5% | $2,395,819▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,817,092 | $1,081,814 | $1,678,762 | 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 · $451K total
10 grants to Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc totaling $451K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $6,552 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,200 |
| Mdrc | Restricted purpose award | 2018 | $28,285 |
| Mdrc | Restricted purpose award | 2017 | $157,859 |
| Mdrc | Restricted purpose award | 2016 | $97,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0727345, based in Dunbar, West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc's EIN?
- Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0727345.
- How much revenue does Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc report?
- Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc reported $1,338,995 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kanawha Institute For Social Research & Action Inc (EIN 55-0727345) 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.