Liars & Believers Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Liars & Believers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2010, with $180,474 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
35 Fairmont Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139 EIN 27-0908445 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2023)
$180K
▲ 22.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$175K
Net assets
$54K
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 Liars & Believers 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 · +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 Liars & Believers Inc: 4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Liars & Believers 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 Liars & Believers Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 35 Fairmont Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66K (FY2011) to $180K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54K
Net assets
$54K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $180,474▲22.3% | $175,484▲27.6% | $54,346▼29.6% | $54,346▼29.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $147,542▲142% | $137,572▲350% | $77,168▲14.8% | $77,168▲14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $60,920▼19.3% | $30,602▼46.8% | $67,198▲82.2% | $67,198▲82.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $75,500▲14.0% | $57,562▼2.5% | $36,880▲94.7% | $36,880▲84.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $66,244▲18.5% | $59,032▲26.9% | $18,942▲61.5% | $19,942▲56.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $55,887▼33.2% | $46,514▼59.8% | $11,730▲398% | $12,730▲58.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $83,680▲6.2% | $115,715▲46.3% | $2,357▼93.1% | $8,010▼79.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $78,824▲41.0% | $79,104▲57.3% | $34,392▼0.8% | $39,425▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $55,894▼65.7% | $50,285▼65.0% | $34,672▲19.3% | $39,705▲36.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $162,822▲98.8% | $143,565▲84.4% | $29,063▲196% | $29,063▲196% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $81,914▲24.8% | $77,837▲10.3% | $9,806▲71.2% | $9,806▲71.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $65,630 | $70,572 | $5,729 | $5,729 | 990EZ |
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 · $237K total
15 grants to Liars & Believers Inc totaling $237K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $23,680 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,360 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $33,460 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $33,460 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Arts & culture | 2021 | $7,500 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2020 | $5,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $21,060 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $7,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $8,350 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Arts | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Liars & Believers Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Liars & Believers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0908445, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Liars & Believers Inc's EIN?
- Liars & Believers Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0908445.
- How much revenue does Liars & Believers Inc report?
- Liars & Believers Inc reported $180,474 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Liars & Believers Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Liars & Believers Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Liars & Believers Inc (EIN 27-0908445) 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.