SPONSOR INC

EIN: 810741435 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Framingham, MA

Total Revenue
$1,355,504
Total Expenses
$1,237,543
Total Assets
$990,084
Net Assets
$922,315
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
Harry Meltzer
Phone
5088723300
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SPONSOR INC, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

The mission of Mission.Earth (Sponsor, Inc.) is to empower, educate and encourage our partners so as to enable maximum impact on progressive social innovation. We provide a platform and collaborative community so that administration and regulation does not impede positive social action. Our vision is a world where innovative passion for socially positive action can be executed immediately and cost-effectively.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $229,834 Revenue: $244,318

The Farmers Land Trust (TFLT) exists to facilitate the preservation of farms and the transition of land ownership into community stewardship for a resilient and just future. Our organization is...

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The Farmers Land Trust (TFLT) exists to facilitate the preservation of farms and the transition of land ownership into community stewardship for a resilient and just future. Our organization is founded on a heritage of innovating the Farmland Commons model to serve local and regional farming communities. We exist to continue building on this heritage by developing the principles and practices needed to allow this mission to grow, evolve and live on to meet the needs and opportunities that this generational transition of land requires. The Farmers Land Trust exists in service to key members of the ecosystem the Land itself, transitioning Landowners, and Community-based Farmers.

Program 2
Expenses: $174,179 Revenue: $162,168

The Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition advances equity and justice in the community by strengthening the Cambridge nonprofit sector, building collective voice, and promoting collaboration.

Program 3
Expenses: $150,980 Revenue: $155,726

Kindling Collective provides access to outdoor recreation for those new to recreating in the outdoors by maintaining a library of loaner outdoor gear. Kindling Collective also hosts adult...

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Kindling Collective provides access to outdoor recreation for those new to recreating in the outdoors by maintaining a library of loaner outdoor gear. Kindling Collective also hosts adult participants on outdoor trips including hiking, backpacking, canoeing, sailing, etc. Kindling Collective partners with qualified providers to provide opportunities for education in wilderness medicine and wilderness skills.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,307,385
Program Service Revenue $45,346
Investment Income $2,773
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,355,504

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,791
Salaries & Benefits $671,408
Fundraising Expenses $12,088
Program Expenses $1,184,121
Other Expenses $538,256
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,237,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,355,504 $1,124,922 +0.2%
Expenses $1,237,543 $796,346 +0.6%
Net Income $117,961 $328,576 -0.6%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
34
Volunteers
50

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
1
$6,000
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Harry Meltzer Executive Director 30.00
Officer
$6,000 $0 $6,000
Stephen Meltzer President 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kait Mackenzie Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Arata Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elaina Silveri Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $1,355,504 $1,237,543 $990,084 $117,961
2023 $1,124,922 $796,346 $863,713 $328,576
2022 $540,717 $277,853 $492,733 $262,864
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