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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Supporting nonviolence and social justice since 1974

two stars

78.23

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 78.23 two stars
  Financial 73.12 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 85.00 three stars
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

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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Financial

two stars

73.12

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

85.00

This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 69.7%
  Administrative Expenses 23.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.19
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 14.33
  Program Expenses Growth -8.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 27.8%
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) 78.23 two stars
Centurion Ministries (NJ) 92.25 four stars
Advancement Project (CA) 88.06 three stars
LatinoJustice PRLDEF (NY) 85.76 three stars
State Voices (DC) 94.07 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $149,839
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $149,839
   Program Service Revenue $150,756
Total Primary Revenue $300,595
   Other Revenue $473,222
TOTAL REVENUE $773,817
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $869,567
   Administrative Expenses $533,604
   Fundraising Expenses $105,168
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,508,339
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-734,522
   
Net Assets $19,643,460

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.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Grants to Nonviolent Strategy Organizations $869,567 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 09/03/2019 78.23 two stars
2017-06 02/01/2019 91.07 four stars
2016-06 12/22/2017 88.22 three stars
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

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
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$103,012 6.82% Heidi Boghosian Executive Director

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
A.J. Muste Memorial Institute (NY) 78.23 two stars
FairVote (MD) 88.81 three stars
National Immigration Forum (DC) 94.07 four stars
First Liberty Institute (TX) 89.09 three stars
Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU (IL) 92.02 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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