History Project Inc
Analysis
History Project Inc is a registered charity in United States, based in Boston, MA. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in November 1981, 45 years ago. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (gross receipts test) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.
In the financial year ending December 2023, History Project Inc reported income of $199k and spending of $276k, spending 139% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2020 to December 2023, income grew from $158k to $199k (+26%), an average of +7.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 72,936 United States charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, History Project Inc sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile, and in the 58th percentile within MA. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Midwest Unitarian Universalist Foundation ($199k), Immanuel Mission Foundation Inc ($199k) and National Association of Iolta Programs ($199k).
On its Form 990 for the period ending December 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 94% and program service revenue 8.5% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $75k (27% of expenses). Other salaries and wages came to $100k. At year end it held assets of $173k against liabilities of $41k, net assets of $132k. It reported 3 employees.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Contributions & grants 92%
- Program services 8.3%
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Unitarian Universalist Foundation | Chicago | $199k |
| Immanuel Mission Foundation Inc | Irvine | $199k |
| National Association of Iolta Programs | Raleigh | $199k |
| Caswell Silver Foundation | Albuquerque | $199k |