MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE 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.
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE has received 24 grants from 14 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $1,840,932 in 2023 to $3,015,348 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $3,015,348.
Annual Revenue
$3,015,348
Known Funders
14
Grants Received
24
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,015,348 | $2,802,473 | $20,413,048 |
| 2023 | $1,840,932 | $2,669,502 | $19,938,530 |
| 2022 | $3,055,833 | $2,189,775 | $19,395,093 |
| 2021 | $1,373,664 | $2,231,396 | $17,963,730 |
| 2020 | $5,280,234 | $2,103,188 | $20,568,259 |
Top Funders
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
DALLAS, TX
OAKLAND, CA
Minneapolis, MN
Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
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Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
BOBBIE B MONZON
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
JEN DESIDERI
FINANCE DIRECTOR
TINA AHN
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
KATHERINE BELLA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LAURA HAMADY
TRUSTEE
ARNOLD GRISHAM
TRUSTEE
CHARLES SULLIVAN
TRUSTEE
JERRY MOSKOWITZ
TRUSTEE
MIKE HILLIARD
TRUSTEE
PATRICK WOLFF
TRUSTEE
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