Civic Intelligence

Innovation Trail of Greater Boston

EIN 87-4285365 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

To educate the public on the role that Greater Boston has played throughout history in creating innovations which have contributed to the modern world and to inspire young persons to pursue careers in innovation, by identifying Boston sites of innovation, including innovation-related museums.

217 Hanover Street 130386Boston, MA 02113

www.theinnovationtrail.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$105,724

Down $22,193 (-17%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,964

Up $2,238 (+308%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$102,760

Down $24,431 (-19%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$124,061

Down $43,415 (-26%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$148,492

Up $29,770 (+25%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$24,431

Down $73,185 (-150%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $78,437Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $78,4372022Assets 2023: $127,917Liabilities 2023: $726Net Assets 2023: $127,1912023Assets 2024: $105,724Liabilities 2024: $2,964Net Assets 2024: $102,7602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$105,724
Liabilities$2,964
Net Assets$102,760
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $101,244Expenses 2022: $22,807Net Income 2022: $78,4372022Revenue 2023: $167,476Expenses 2023: $118,722Net Income 2023: $48,7542023Revenue 2024: $124,061Expenses 2024: $148,492Net Income 2024: -$24,4312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$124,061
Expenses$148,492
Net Income-$24,431
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$105,724
Liabilities
$2,964
Net assets
$102,760
Revenue
$124,061
Expenses
$148,492
Net income
-$24,431
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.03$1.03$1.24$1.48$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.01$1.27$1.67$1.19$0.49
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$1.01$0.23$0.78
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$124,061
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public on the role that Greater Boston has played throughout history in creating innovations which have contributed to the modern world and to inspire young persons to pursue careers in innovation, by identifying Boston sites of innovation, including innovation-related museums.

See Schedule O.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
See Schedule O.-$52,020
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott KirsnerPresidentPT$0--
Robert KrimVice PresidentPT$0--
Michael DornbrookTreasurerPT$0--
Namrata SenguptaDirector-$0--
Janice BourqueDirector-$0--
Damon CoxDirector-$0--
Philip SwainClerk SecretaryPT$0--
Beth StehleyDirector-$0--
Frank CrocettiDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Innovation Trail of Greater Boston
EIN
87-4285365
In Care Of
% Michael Dornbrook
Phone
6173654844
Address
217 Hanover Street 130386, Boston, MA 02113

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Dornbrook
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6173654844
Signed
2025-05-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountAdvertising & Marketing 49,530Insurance 1,596Travel 425Software Subscriptions 1,166”

Description of other assets Part II line 24

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Receivable 36,302 17,900Prepaid Expenses 0 1,329”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAP & Accrued Expenses 726 2,964”

General explanation attachment

“Primary Exempt Purpose:To educate the public on the role that Greater Boston has played throughout history in creating innovations which have contributed to the modern world and to inspire young persons to pursue careers in innovation, by identifying Boston sites of innovation, including innovation-related museums. Launched our official guided tours in 2023 and served over 1800 individuals including over 60 custom/private tours. Received the award for Best Walking Tour in Boston Magazines Best of Boston issue. We also have dozens of 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. We launched our free audio guide in October 2023 and were featured in many prominent publications including a mention by Governor Maura Healey in the Welcome to Boston guidebook.”

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