LOWN INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 043291770 501(c)(3) Medical Research

NEEDHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$2,035,557
Total Expenses
$2,578,028
Total Assets
$4,714,073
Net Assets
$4,397,341
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
VIKAS SAINI MD
Phone
6179929322
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

LOWN INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 259% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LOWN INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT THINK TANK WORKING TO CREATE A JUST AND CARING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THROUGH DATA ANALYSIS, POLICY RESEARCH, AND EXPERT CONVENINGS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,019,858 Revenue: $169,313

PUBLISH AN ANNUAL RANKING OF U.S. HOSPITAL AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY THAT INCLUDES OVER 50 INDIVIDUAL METRICS. CONDUCT AND DISSEMINATE RESEARCH INTO THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX...

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PUBLISH AN ANNUAL RANKING OF U.S. HOSPITAL AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY THAT INCLUDES OVER 50 INDIVIDUAL METRICS. CONDUCT AND DISSEMINATE RESEARCH INTO THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX BENEFITS OF NONPROFIT HOSPITALS COMPARED TO HOSPITALS SPENDING ON MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. COLLECT AND SHARE DATA RELATED TO HOSPITAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND BILLING AND COLLECTION PRACTICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,725,694
Program Service Revenue $169,313
Investment Income $140,550
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,035,557

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,039,254
Fundraising Expenses $107,754
Program Expenses $2,019,858
Other Expenses $513,774
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,578,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,035,557 $567,471 +2.6%
Expenses $2,578,028 $2,161,262 +0.2%
Net Income $-542,471 $-1,593,791 -0.7%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
15
Volunteers
200

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
2
$354,382
Total Directors
9
$354,382
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VIKAS SAINI MD PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$326,457 $27,925 $354,382
DANIEL KERN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FINE MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BOR MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES JOSLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARETHA DELIGHT DAVIS JD MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA GABOW MD CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J C KRYDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SELWYN ROGERS JR MD MPH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON TOLEOS VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNIC 40.00
Highest
$161,000 $6,440 $167,440
VALERIE GOPINATH SENIOR DIRECTOR DATA SCIENTIST 40.00
Highest
$187,425 $8,023 $195,448
KELSEY CHAMBERS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, DATA SCIENCE 40.00
Highest
$140,423 $12,954 $153,377
CARISSA FU CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$123,908 $0 $123,908
PAULA SMITH MANAGER, DATA SCIENCE 40.00
Highest
$102,015 $11,503 $113,518
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,035,557 $2,578,028 $4,714,073 $-542,471
2023 $567,471 $2,161,262 $5,453,158 $-1,593,791
2022 $449,267 $1,879,405 $5,965,367 $-1,430,138
2021 $808,634 $2,012,297 $8,693,088 $-1,203,663
2020 $460,356 $2,039,064 $9,148,219 $-1,578,708
2019 $6,705,486 $1,621,648 $9,706,047 $5,083,838
2018 $1,674,994 $1,766,683 $5,147,060 $-91,689
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