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Human and Civil Rights : Advocacy and Education (Grantmaking)

A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Supporting nonviolence and social justice since 1974

four stars

92.08

168 Canal Street, Sixth Floor New York, NY 10013
tel: (212) 533-4335   Web Site
EIN: 23-7379088

Board Leadership
Martha Thomases
Chair

CEO
Heidi Boghosian
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.08 four stars
  Financial 89.55 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

89.55

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 10/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 89.2%
  Administrative Expenses 7.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.88
  Program Expenses Growth 1.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 19.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by A.J. Muste Memorial Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by A.J. Muste Memorial Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
A.J. Muste Memorial Institute (NY) 92.08 four stars
Texas Civil Rights Project (TX) 92.97 four stars
Southern Center for Human Rights (GA) 94.26 four stars
American Family Association (MS) 96.66 four stars
People's Action Institute (WA) 87.63 three stars

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Created in 1974, the A.J. Muste Memorial Institute raises funds to support activist projects through grants and sponsorships. In 1981 the Institute launched its Essay Series on Nonviolence with a pamphlet featuring the speeches and letters of Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, the Institute has distributed thousands of pamphlets, and has provided grants and sponsorships to hundreds of grassroots projects around the world working to: end war and expose the military-industrial complex; oppose nuclear power and halt environmental racism; stop the death penalty and curb the prison industry; defend labor rights and build economic justice; fight for racial and sexual equality, and for immigrant rights; and promote the use of nonviolent action.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,096,651
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,096,651
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,096,651
   Other Revenue $142,334
TOTAL REVENUE $1,238,985
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,117,994
   Administrative Expenses $88,468
   Fundraising Expenses $39,184
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,245,646
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-6,661
   
Net Assets $898,030

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
A.J. Muste Memorial Institute has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 10/01/2016 92.08 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 92.38 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 83.13 three stars
2013-06 08/01/2014 84.97 three stars
2012-06 03/01/2014 95.70 four stars
2012-06 12/20/2013 84.11 three stars
2012-06 12/01/2013 79.23 two stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 89.75 three stars
2010-06 12/01/2011 80.54 three stars
2009-06 09/20/2011 75.62 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 12/22/2010 84.92 three stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 94.19 four stars
2007-06 11/01/2008 94.32 four stars
2006-06 11/01/2007 96.71 four stars
2005-06 11/01/2006 91.47 four stars
2004-06 11/01/2005 85.14 three stars
2003-06 10/01/2004 96.24 four stars
2002-06 10/01/2003 96.15 four stars
2001-06 04/15/2003 96.20 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 23-7379088
Name in IRS Master File A J MUSTE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
NTEE Code Q41
NTEE Classification Arms Control, Peace Organizations
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (149) Other instruction and training
(520) Pacifism and peace
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 1974
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$89,227 7.16% Heidi Boghosian Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$37,960 3.04% Jane Guskin Co-Director
$31,595 2.53% Jeanne Strole Co-Director

Created in 1974, the A.J. Muste Memorial Institute raises funds to support activist projects through grants and sponsorships. In 1981 the Institute launched its Essay Series on Nonviolence with a pamphlet featuring the speeches and letters of Martin Luther King, Jr. Since then, the Institute has distributed thousands of pamphlets, and has provided grants and sponsorships to hundreds of grassroots projects around the world working to: end war and expose the military-industrial complex; oppose nuclear power and halt environmental racism; stop the death penalty and curb the prison industry; defend labor rights and build economic justice; fight for racial and sexual equality, and for immigrant rights; and promote the use of nonviolent action.

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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute (NY) 92.08 four stars
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Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty (MI) 100.00 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

A.J. Muste Memorial Institute
168 Canal Street, Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10013
tel: (212) 533-4335
fax: (212) 228-6193
EIN: 23-7379088

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Board Leadership

Martha Thomases
Chair

CEO

Heidi Boghosian
Executive Director

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