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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Supporting progressive, grassroots activism.

aka A.J.M.M.I.   |   New York, NY   |  http://www.ajmuste.org
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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

EIN: 23-7379088


Mission

We support grassroots nonviolent radical activism for the liberation of all.

Ruling year info

1974

Executive Director

Heidi Boghosian

Main address

55 Exchange Pl Suite 405

New York, NY 10005 USA

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EIN

23-7379088

Subject area info

Civic participation

Human rights

International peace and security

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

Immigrants and migrants

Economically disadvantaged people

Incarcerated people

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NTEE code info

International Peace and Security (Q40)

Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy N.E.C. (R99)

Citizen Participation (W24)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Communication

Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Social Justice Fund

Reviewed twice annually, organizing grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to activist organizations with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding sources. Examples of issues we fund include:

- stop war and militarism
- abolish the death penalty
- support labor organizing
- defend immigrant rights
- oppose the carceral state
- expose dangers of nuclear weapons and nuclear power

Population(s) Served
Activists
Ethnic and racial groups
Adults
Children and youth

Created in 1994, this fund makes grants of up to $4,000 for trainings which help people learn how to collectively use the theory and practice of nonviolent action as part of ongoing campaigns or programs for social justice. Projects must be located outside the United States, or within Native nations in the US.

Population(s) Served
Activists

The Institute's pamphlet series consists of historical and contemporary essays on issues of social change. Topics include nonviolent resistance and national defense, liberation struggles, racism, sexism, and labor organizing.

Population(s) Served
Activists
Multiracial people

The Muste Institute has historically provided affordable office and meeting space in New York City to help foster collaborative grassroots community initiatives. The Institute is working virtually from July 2021 for up to a year as we explore how the Covid pandemic may impact collaborative work. We fully expect to continue supporting on-the-ground activism in many different forms.

Population(s) Served
Activists
Multiracial people

The Harrop A. and Ruth S. Freeman Peace Internship Endowment was created in 1996 by a bequest from life-long peace activists Ruth and Harrop Freeman to provide stipends to interns in the War Resisters League’s national office.

Population(s) Served
Students
Activists

The Sara Ann Bilezikian Peace Internship Endowment was created in 2011 by a gift from Sophie and John Bilezikian in honor of their daughter's legacy of social justice action. The Endowment provides stipends to interns working in the War Resisters League’s national office.

Population(s) Served

Through fiscal sponsorship, the Institute helps organizations receive tax-deductible contributions for educational work related to peace and social justice.

Population(s) Served
Activists

Where we work

Financials

A.J. Muste Memorial Institute
Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
Financial documents
2021 AJMMI FY2021 Form 990 2019 AJ Muste Memorial Institute 2013 AJMMI FY2013 Form 990 2013 AJMMI FY2013 Audit
done  Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant. info

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

15.17

Average of 52.18 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

4.9

Average of 8.3 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

19%

Average of 24% over 10 years

Funding sources info

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities info

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of A.J. Muste Memorial Institute’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Profitability info 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation -$559,795 -$2,597,989 -$1,260,937 $2,372,056 -$2,545,226
As % of expenses -38.6% -129.7% -58.2% 178.4% -235.5%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation -$617,070 -$2,655,566 -$1,318,640 $2,319,259 -$2,547,401
As % of expenses -40.9% -128.9% -59.3% 167.8% -235.3%
Revenue composition info
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) $773,817 $771,430 $792,983 $874,105 $1,647,503
Total revenue, % change over prior year -32.0% -0.3% 2.8% 10.2% 88.5%
Program services revenue 19.5% 18.0% 13.2% 2.3% 0.0%
Membership dues 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Investment income 61.6% 63.2% 59.9% 40.3% 19.4%
Government grants 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
All other grants and contributions 19.4% 11.2% 13.2% 8.8% 37.2%
Other revenue -0.4% 7.6% 13.7% 48.6% 43.5%
Expense composition info
Total expenses before depreciation $1,451,064 $2,002,924 $2,165,024 $1,329,552 $1,080,614
Total expenses, % change over prior year -18.6% 38.0% 8.1% -38.6% -18.7%
Personnel 15.2% 13.3% 8.0% 18.3% 24.2%
Professional fees 22.1% 30.4% 31.3% 20.7% 29.6%
Occupancy 33.9% 23.3% 22.9% 36.1% 0.0%
Interest 7.2% 16.5% 13.0% 4.5% 2.4%
Pass-through 13.9% 10.5% 4.4% 11.2% 39.3%
All other expenses 7.6% 5.9% 20.4% 9.2% 4.5%
Full cost components (estimated) info 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total expenses (after depreciation) $1,508,339 $2,060,501 $2,222,727 $1,382,349 $1,082,789
One month of savings $120,922 $166,910 $180,419 $110,796 $90,051
Debt principal payment $0 $237,109 $0 $6,137,629 $74,558
Fixed asset additions $7,884,100 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total full costs (estimated) $9,513,361 $2,464,520 $2,403,146 $7,630,774 $1,247,398

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity info 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Months of cash 3.8 2.7 1.9 21.8 4.9
Months of cash and investments 156.0 107.8 98.1 171.1 183.0
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets 151.3 98.8 84.1 157.9 165.9
Balance sheet composition info 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Cash $459,708 $450,846 $339,443 $2,411,912 $439,941
Investments $18,408,079 $17,543,296 $17,356,355 $16,546,503 $16,038,411
Receivables $39,356 $7,037 $5,208,315 $3,500 $0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) $8,170,475 $6,095,387 $6,095,519 $6,097,318 $6,098,617
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) 1.5% 2.9% 99.1% 99.9% 100.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets) 27.8% 29.8% 32.5% 6.1% 6.6%
Unrestricted net assets $19,144,974 $16,489,408 $15,170,768 $17,490,027 $14,942,626
Temporarily restricted net assets $498,486 $481,753 N/A N/A N/A
Permanently restricted net assets $0 $0 N/A N/A N/A
Total restricted net assets $498,486 $481,753 $470,668 $468,747 $475,118
Total net assets $19,643,460 $16,971,161 $15,641,436 $17,958,774 $15,417,744

Key data checks

Key data checks info 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Material data errors No No No No No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination is not available for this organization
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Heidi Boghosian

Heidi Boghosian is an attorney with over 30 years in nonprofit management experience. She's worked in the fields of alternatives to incarceration; radical lawyering; youth services; and HIV/AIDS advocacy.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute

Board of directors
as of 07/31/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board chair

Diane Tosh

James Cole

Peter Muste

Robert Taylor

Nina Streich

Matt Meyer

Johanna Fernandez

Baruch College

Diane Tosh

Ynestra King

Carol Kalafatic

King Downing

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/28/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Armenian
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

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