NonprofitsMechanics Institute

Mechanics Institute

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total revenue

$1.8M

Total expenses

$2.7M

Net assets

$19.4M

Grants received

$638K

31 grants

EIN

941254644

Tax year

2023

Mission

Founded in 1854, the mechanics' institute is one of the oldest institutions on the west coast of the united states. Its mission is to provide a center for intellectual and cultural advancement. Located in the financial district of san francisco, it serves individuals and families throughout the bay area offering a vibrant library with full-time professional staff, expert instruction and competition in chess, and a full calendar of engaging cultural events, programs, and classes.

Programs

2 programs

Chess room - the institute hosts classes for children and adults. It also holds tournaments, and revenue from these events helps support chess activities.

Expenses: $61K

Events - the institute hosts educational and cultural events, classes, and programs. All programs are open to the general public and members.

Expenses: $18K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$814K
Program service revenue$408K
Investment income$693K
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.8M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$2.0M
Fundraising$191K
Other expenses$677K
Total expenses$2.7M
Total assets$19.9M
Net assets$19.4M

People

22 listed

NameRoleCompensation

ANDREW ROSE

INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Board

$59K

37.5 hrs/wk

KATHERINE BELLA

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Board

$25K

37.5 hrs/wk

SHEILA CUNNINGHAM

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALEX GONZALEZ

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

ARNOLD GRISHAM

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHARLES SULLIVAN

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DONALD R MEYER

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JERRY MOSKOWITZ

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOHN DONALDSON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

LINDSEY TONSAGER

PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK A PINTO

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

MIKE HILLIARD

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

SANDY DREW

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

TOM LOCKARD

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

VINAY BHAT

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

WILLIAM NEWMEYER III

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

LAURA HAMADY

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

LINDSEY CRITTENDEN

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

RICHARD LAIDERMAN

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT & SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID B GOODWIN

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALYSSA STONE

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM

Staff

$108K

37.5 hrs/wk

BOBBIE B MONZON

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Staff

$107K

37.5 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

SULLIVAN THOMPSON

MASONRY SERVICES

$275K

US JANITORIAL INC

JANITORIAL SERVICES

$164K

Grants received

Showing 31 of 31

FromAmountPurposeYear
$15K
Preservation & disaster preparedness
2024
$62K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$34K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$20K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$10K
EDUCATIONAL
2023
$3K
General Support
2023
$34K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$15K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$15K
General Support
2022
$13K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2022
$10K
ADVISED - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2022
$56K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$9K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2021
$68K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$60K
ADVISED - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2020
$15K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$30K
FOR REPAIR OF THE BUILDING.
2019
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$5K
Gen/Charitable
2019
$30K
FOR REPAIR OF THE BUILDING.
2018
$26K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2018
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$19K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2017
$10K
General & Unrestricted
2017
$10K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2017

Funded by

$638K from 12 funders · 31 grants · 2017–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$190K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

The San Francisco Foundation

$140K · 5 grants · 2017–2022

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$96K · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$68K · 4 grants · 2017–2022

The Miner Anderson Family Foundation

$60K · 4 grants · 2017–2023

Arts Midwest Incorporated

$20K · 1 grant · 2023

AO Dragge Foundation

$18K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

The Charles D & Frances K Field Fund

$15K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Details

EIN941254644
Subsection03
Ruling date2021-03
Formed1854
Employees56
Volunteers25
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