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.
Annual Revenue
$1,840,932
Known Funders
14
Grants Received
24
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2023 IRS 990 filing
LINDSEY TONSAGER
PRESIDENT
LINDSEY CRITTENDEN
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
RICHARD LAIDERMAN
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
DAVID B GOODWIN
THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT
SHEILA CUNNINGHAM
TREASURER
ALEX GONZALEZ
TRUSTEE
ARNOLD GRISHAM
TRUSTEE
CHARLES SULLIVAN
TRUSTEE
DONALD R MEYER
TRUSTEE
JERRY MOSKOWITZ
TRUSTEE
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