Points North Institute
Only null% goes to programs
Points North Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Camden, Maine, registered in 2011, with $1,801,395 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 836, Camden, ME, 04843 EIN 45-1622247 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 6.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
D
—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 Points North Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -33% 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 Points North Institute: 6 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D 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 Points North Institute— 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 Points North Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 836, Camden, ME, 04843
- City
- Camden
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $327K (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $224KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-32.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$224K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,801,395▼6.6% | $2,388,903▲27.7% | $1,095,754▼34.1% | $1,320,050▼29.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,928,266▼4.9% | $1,870,036▲15.0% | $1,661,652▲6.4% | $1,868,917▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,028,241▲14.5% | $1,626,094▲29.9% | $1,561,466▲34.7% | $1,751,722▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,770,861▲53.5% | $1,251,972▲48.1% | $1,159,451▲81.0% | $1,316,546▲66.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,153,759▲19.1% | $845,466▼5.9% | $640,562▲92.8% | $793,108▲135% | 990 |
| 2019 | $968,629▲35.8% | $898,161▲6.3% | $332,269▲26.9% | $337,388▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $713,384▲18.5% | $845,253▲16.2% | $261,801▼33.5% | $264,307▼33.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $602,152▼29.4% | $727,336▲17.9% | $393,956▼23.2% | $399,513▼23.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $852,839▲53.6% | $616,716▲35.9% | $512,670▲85.4% | $524,050▲80.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $555,190▲33.4% | $453,941▲23.1% | $276,547▲57.8% | $290,015▲60.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $416,227▲27.2% | $368,818▲31.3% | $175,298▲35.8% | $180,205▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $327,274 | $280,799▼11.9% | $129,055▲56.3% | $135,240▲53.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $318,727▲24.8% | $82,580▲228% | $88,362▲212% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $255,435 | $25,159 | $28,283 | 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 · $797K total
33 grants to Points North Institute totaling $797K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nia Tero Foundation | Support for indigenous film festival submissions | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2024 | $12,425 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | Support 4th world media lab participation camden international film festival | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | 4th world future summit | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $47,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $12,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $40,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $40,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $28,600 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2021 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Points North Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Points North Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-1622247, based in Camden, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Points North Institute's EIN?
- Points North Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-1622247.
- How much revenue does Points North Institute report?
- Points North Institute reported $1,801,395 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Points North Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Points North Institute D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Points North Institute (EIN 45-1622247) 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.