Nonprofit · EIN 84-2359543
CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC
Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,302,023 | $1,315,489 | -$13,466 | $5,255,718 | $126,985 | $5,128,733 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,061,403 | $1,463,930 | -$402,527 | $5,333,442 | $190,908 | $5,142,534 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $709,343 | $1,326,034 | -$616,691 | $5,762,642 | $217,341 | $5,545,301 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,065,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $237,023
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $198,108
- Other salaries and wages
- $607,169
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $976,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,560
- Occupancy
- $78,241
- Depreciation
- $2,121
- Program services (functional)
- $1,054,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $238,379
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,333,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,255,718
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $126,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,128,733
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $55,260
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,128,733
- Gross receipts
- $1,302,023
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL CROCKER FORD | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $178,269 | $4,589 |
| TIM LAMBERT | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,440 | $11,497 |
| JOANNA BEINHORN | OPERATINGS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,970 | $20,176 |
| MELANIE STINNETT | MANAGING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/7/24) Officer | 37.5 | $54,405 | $13,126 |
| DAVID MOSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN COHEN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIRDRE KAMLANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER FRIEDMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE STINNETT | MANAGING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/7/24) Officer | 37.5 | $118,664 | $24,818 |
| TIM LAMBERT | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,678 | $10,861 |
| RACHEL FORD | MANAGING DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/5/23) Officer | 40 | $15,625 | $74 |
| DAVID MOSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN COHEN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCHELL WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIRDRE KAMLANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER FRIEDMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE STINNETT | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $106,722 | $23,570 |
| TIM LAMBERT | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,858 | $10,223 |
| DAVID MOSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER FRIEDMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN COHEN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIRDRE KAMLANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8 STORY ST STE 100, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4987
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHEL CROCKER FORD, 8 STORY STREET 100, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
- Signed the 990
- RACHEL CROCKER FORD, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 495-0458
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CASE METHOD INSTITUTE IS TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION FOR AMERICA'S HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS-AND TO FULFILL THE DEMOCRATIC PROMISE OF THAT EDUCATION-BY EMPOWERING TEACHERS TO HARNESS THE CASE METHOD IN THEIR CLASSROOMS.
Program accomplishments
- TEACHER SUPPORT: CMI ESTABLISHES PARTNERSHIPS WITH TEACHERS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH ONGOING SUPPORT AND COACHING, AND PURSUES A TWO-WAY EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AROUND HOW BEST TO UTILIZE THE CASE METHOD IN HIGH SCHOOLS.Expenses $395,087
- RECRUITING: CMI ACTIVELY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO REACH AND PARTNER WITH TEACHERS INTERESTED IN INTRODUCING THE CASE METHOD - AND ITS CASE-BASED CURRICULUM - INTO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO BRINGS CASE DISCUSSIONS AT TIMES TO OTHER AUDIENCES (SUCH AS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC), WHO IN TURN OFTEN RECOMMEND THE PROGRAM TO TEACHERS IN THEIR NETWORKS.Expenses $315,062
- PROGRAM ASSESSMENT: CMI CONDUCTS RIGOROUS RESEARCH AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS PROGRAM, IMPROVE AND REFINE ALL ASPECTS OF ITS WORK, AND PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH ACTIONABLE FINDINGS FROM ITS RESEARCH THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO HELP STRENGTHEN CASE-BASED TEACHING IN THEIR CLASSROOMS.Expenses $216,483
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CMI OFFERS PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TO TEACHERS, INTRODUCING THEM TO THE CASE METHOD AND THE PROGRAM'S CASE-BASED CURRICULUM, AND SHOWING HOW BOTH CAN BE USED MOST EFFECTIVELY IN THE CLASSROOM.Expenses $127,454
- CASE DEVELOPMENT: CMI CURRENTLY DRAWS ON CASES FROM ITS HISTORY OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY CURRICULUM FOR USE IN U.S. HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, AND CIVICS COURSES, AND IT IS WORKING TO BROADEN ITS CASE LIBRARY OVER TIME.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2359543
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,255,718
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,302,023
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,302,023 | $1,315,489 | $5,255,718 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,061,403 | $1,463,930 | $5,333,442 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $709,343 | $1,326,034 | $5,762,642 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-2359543).
Questions about CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC
- What is the EIN of CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC is 84-2359543.
- Is CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RACHEL CROCKER FORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $178,269 (RACHEL CROCKER FORD, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CASE METHOD INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND DEMOCRACY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,302,023, expenses of $1,315,489 and total assets of $5,255,718 at year end.
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