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High Meadows Institute Inc

  • Boston, MA
  • Tax-exempt since July 2014
  • EIN: 80-0936084

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Employment, Job Related N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$765k (2024)

Expenses
$552k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.02M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$11.5k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$764,708
Expenses
$551,834
Net Income
$212,874
Net Assets
$1,005,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
98.1%
Interest Revenue $14,708
1.9%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $549,491
99.6%
Compensation of Officers* $216,922
39.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,016,796
Total Liabilities $11,455
Net Assets $1,005,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $216,922 $9,942
Allison Kostka (Communications & Ope) $81,906 $3,750
Carl Ferenbach (Chairman/Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,714
Expenses
$649,744
Net Income
$100,970
Net Assets
$770,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
99.9%
Interest Revenue $223
0.0%
Dividends $491
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $647,130
99.6%
Compensation of Officers* $216,922
33.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $776,749
Total Liabilities $6,726
Net Assets $770,023
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $216,922 $10,846
Allison Kostka (Communications & Ope) $77,645 $3,882
Carl Ferenbach (Chairman/Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 5, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,208
Expenses
$880,108
Net Income
-$129,900
Net Assets
$661,480
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $208
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $877,397
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $216,922
24.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $668,310
Total Liabilities $6,830
Net Assets $661,480
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $216,922 $32,070
Allison Kostka (Communications & Ope) $73,651 $3,683
Carl Ferenbach (Chairman/Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 27, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,074
Expenses
$611,537
Net Income
$138,537
Net Assets
$791,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $74
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $609,400
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $217,222
35.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $799,847
Total Liabilities $8,467
Net Assets $791,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $217,222 $10,846
Allison Kostka (Communications & Ope) $69,938 $3,482
Carl Ferenbach (Chairman/Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director (Resigned 12/9/21)) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 9, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,188
Expenses
$820,073
Net Income
-$69,885
Net Assets
$652,843
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $188
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $800,955
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $216,921
26.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $673,593
Total Liabilities $20,750
Net Assets $652,843
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $216,921 $10,829
Allison Kostka (Communications & Ope) $66,550 $3,328
Carl Ferenbach (Chairman/Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,377
Expenses
$704,421
Net Income
$45,956
Net Assets
$722,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
99.9%
Interest Revenue $377
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $736,914
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $215,188
30.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $741,009
Total Liabilities $18,223
Net Assets $722,786
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $215,188 $12,573
Carl Ferenbach (Chairman/Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,477
Expenses
$694,294
Net Income
$56,183
Net Assets
$674,254
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
99.9%
Interest Revenue $477
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $710,029
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $211,060
30.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $689,597
Total Liabilities $15,343
Net Assets $674,254
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $211,060 $10,553
Caitlin Mccorkle (Communications & Pro) $66,258 $3,313
Carl Ferenbach (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Thomas Dretler Resigned 7118 (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey Berenson Resigned 7118 (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Bankowski Resigned 7118 (Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 26, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,369
Expenses
$695,062
Net Income
$55,307
Net Assets
$618,071
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $369
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $664,999
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $207,347
29.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $664,943
Total Liabilities $46,872
Net Assets $618,071
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $207,347 $10,192
Carl Ferenbach (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Thomas Dretler (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey Berenson (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Bankowski (Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 28, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,334
Expenses
$579,940
Net Income
$170,394
Net Assets
$562,764
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $334
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $579,009
99.8%
Compensation of Officers* $204,680
35.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $565,136
Total Liabilities $2,372
Net Assets $562,764
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $204,680 $9,178
Laura Kramer (Communications & Pro) $66,001 $2,958
Carl Ferenbach (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Thomas Dretler (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey Berenson (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Bankowski (Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 26, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750,313
Expenses
$528,693
Net Income
$221,620
Net Assets
$392,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $750,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $313
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $526,877
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $209,289
39.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,742
Total Liabilities $2,372
Net Assets $392,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $209,289 $9,840
Laura Kramer (Communications & Pro) $58,083 $3,004
Carl Ferenbach (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Thomas Dretler (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey Berenson (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Bankowski (Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$500,108
Expenses
$404,676
Net Income
$95,432
Net Assets
$170,750
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $500,000
100.0%
Interest Revenue $108
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $402,665
99.5%
Compensation of Officers* $180,833
44.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,266
Total Liabilities $2,516
Net Assets $170,750
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Christopher Pinney (President/Clerk/Director) $180,833 $8,841
Carl Ferenbach (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0
Thomas Dretler (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey Berenson (Director) $0 $0
Elizabeth Bankowski (Director) $0 $0
Don Chew (Director) $0 $0
Sheila Bonini (Director) $0 $0
George Serafeim (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Pucker (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$304,293
Expenses
$228,975
Net Income
$75,318
Net Assets
$75,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $304,265
100.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $28
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $228,975
100%
Compensation of Officers* $84,241
36.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,703
Total Liabilities $10,385
Net Assets $75,318

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