ADA Forsyth Institute Inc

EIN: 042104230 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Cambridge, MA

Total Revenue
$17,679,809
Total Expenses
$14,874,687
Total Assets
$30,977,648
Net Assets
$23,830,695
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1910
Legal Domicile
MA
Phone
6172625200
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31

ADA Forsyth Institute Inc, founded in 1910, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $17.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $2.8M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

For more than 100 years, Forsyth has been a leader in oral health research and pediatric dental care.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,603,114
Program Service Revenue $8,173,055
Investment Income $2,901,632
Other Revenue $2,008
TOTAL REVENUE $17,679,809

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $694,434
Salaries & Benefits $8,043,991
Fundraising Expenses $183,333
Program Expenses $9,953,800
Other Expenses $6,136,262
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,874,687

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $17,679,809 $21,055,155 -0.2%
Expenses $14,874,687 $27,628,668 -0.5%
Net Income $2,805,122 $-6,573,513 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
165
Volunteers
68

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$2,096,594
Total Directors
22
$1,421,142
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A CEO & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER 45.0
Officer Director
$492,114 $52,360 $544,474
N/A Director & Chair (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director & Chair (Beginning 10/24/23) 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $61,583 $811,359
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $65,309
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director (Through 10/23/23) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Director 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY 45.0
Officer
$297,704 $63,069 $360,773
N/A CFO & TREASURER 45.0
Officer
$336,620 $43,368 $379,988
N/A Chief Operating Officer 45.0
Highest
$482,915 $52,861 $535,776
N/A VP CLINICAL & TRANS. RES. 45.0
Highest
$319,602 $36,687 $356,289
N/A Senior Member of Staff 45.0
Highest
$260,015 $24,702 $284,717
N/A Senior Member of Staff 45.0
Highest
$248,322 $35,230 $283,552
N/A SENIOR MEMBER OF STAFF 45.0
Highest
$348,087 $61,067 $409,154
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $21,055,155 $27,628,668 $37,597,736 $-6,573,513
2023 $17,679,809 $14,874,687 $30,977,648 $2,805,122
2022 $21,708,148 $25,966,534 $37,341,891 $-4,258,386
2021 $16,645,095 $22,654,769 $49,095,156 $-6,009,674
2020 $15,162,236 $24,582,618 $46,427,599 $-9,420,382
2019 $21,020,126 $26,026,807 $52,655,810 $-5,006,681
2018 $18,192,639 $32,286,260 $61,681,227 $-14,093,621
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