Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc logo

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 04-3369687 Website

To partner with states, districts, schools, and communities to implement customized strategies and build capacity to advance equity and opportunity in k-12 education, so that all students, and particularly those who have been systemically marginalized, are prepared to achieve their academic and personal potential.

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc at a glance

Total assets
$1,986,796
+10.7% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$7,560,823
-18.2% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$6,955
-83.4% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$7,182,836
-29.3% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Who Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

HaverhillNew BedfordSpringfieldUptonWorcester

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2019 0 grants2021 5 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025

In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $65K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Springfield Public School Springfield, MAProvide Training and Mentoring to Teachers of Color$26,200
Worcester Public School Worcester, MAEnhance recruitment and provide support to teachers of color that aspire to teach ap$12,500
New Bedford Public Schools New Bedford, MASupport the recruitment and retention of teachers of color$10,000
Nipmuc Regional High School Upton, MASupport the recruitment and retention of teachers of color$8,800
Haverhill High School Haverhill, MASupport professional development, mentoring new ap teachers of color$7,500
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$1,986,796$7,560,823$7,182,836——$6,955
2024$1,794,800$9,247,699$10,154,359——$41,788
2023$3,071,241$11,208,796$12,437,091——$86
2022$4,863,947$10,520,737$10,649,482$65,0005$587
2021$5,486,709$8,054,719$6,334,298——$1,542
2019$2,796,218$7,002,408$6,966,664——$2,518

About Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc

Based on IRS filings

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc is led by Andrea Wolfe, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Andrea Wolfe

    President & CEO

    Managing Director → Chief Advancement Officer, President & CEO, 2024

    Chief Advancement Officer, President & CEO → President & CEO, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $130K (2019) → $268K (2025)

  • Susan F. Lusi

    Former President & CEO

    President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $261K (2019) → $145K (2025)

  • Alia McCants

    Chair

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John R. Schneider

    Mng Director of Policy & Advocacy

    Managing Director of Ext. Affairs → Mng Director of External Affair, 2021

    Mng Director of External Affair → Mng Director of Policy & Advocacy, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    32 hrs/week

    $129K (2019) → $167K (2025)

  • Jenna Bullock

    Mng Director of School Improvem

    Mng Director of School Improvement → Mng Director of School Improvem, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $111K (2022) → $178K (2025)

  • Katherine Zobniw

    Director of Human Services

    Director of Human Resources → Director of Human Services, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2023) → $139K (2025)

  • Maria Carolina Buitrago

    Director of Program & Strategy

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $147K (2024) → $144K (2025)

  • Marie Kunthara

    Engagement Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $138K (2025)

  • Cecilia M. Frerotte

    Director & Treasurer

    Director → Director & Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Davis

    Director

    Director & Treasurer → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kamau Hixon

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Francis Kelly

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Norton

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paula Nassif

    Director & Clerk

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raolat Abdulai

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anil Khurana

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Grogan

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Margery L. Piercey

    CFO & COO

    On filings since 2019

    32 hrs/week

    $174K (2019) → $182K (2025)

  • Leslie Carol Chang

    Chief of Staff

    Chief People Officer → Chief of Staff, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $175K (2023) → $245K (2025)

  • Michelle Mercado

    Chief Program Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $245K (2025)

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Beth Gamse (2019–2024) — Director
  • Former: Ernesto Gonzalez (2019–2024) — Director
  • Former: Gary Evee (2019–2024) — Chairman
  • Former: Robert Wf Jentsch (2019–2024) — Chief Program & Strategy Officer
  • Former: Sally Guadagno (2019–2024) — Mng Director of Ap Stem & English
  • Former: Chris Horan (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Bryan Woodard (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Sarah Fierberg Phillips (2024) — Managing Director of Research & Impact
  • Former: David Adams (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Richard Taggart (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Marcia Letourneau (2022) — Senior Content Director & Mathematics
  • Former: Peter Morton (2021) — Director of Advancement
  • Former: Laurence Stanton (2019) — Senior Consultant
  • Former: Marty Walz (2019) — Director & Assistant Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Andrea Wolfe — President and CEO: $268KAndrea WolfePresident and CEO$268KLeslie Carol Chang — Chief of Staff: $245KLeslie Carol ChangChief of Staff$245KMichelle Mercado — Chief Program Officer: $245KMichelle MercadoChief Program Officer$245KMargery L Piercey — CFO/COO: $182KMargery L PierceyCFO/COO$182KJenna Bullock — MNG DIR of School Improvem: $178KJenna BullockMNG DIR of School Improvem$178KJohn R Schneider — MNG DIR of Policy/Advocacy: $167KJohn R SchneiderMNG DIR of Policy/Advocacy$167KSusan Lusi — Former President and CEO: $145KSusan LusiFormer President and CEO$145KMaria Carolina Buitrago — Director of Program & Strategy: $144KMaria Carolina BuitragoDirector of Program & Strategy$144KKatherine Zobniw — Director of Human Services: $139KKatherine ZobniwDirector of Human Services$139KMarie Kunthara — Engagement Director: $138KMarie KuntharaEngagement Director$138K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $268K, to Andrea Wolfe (President and CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc

How large is Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc?

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.

What is Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc?

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Boston, MA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc operate?

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What is Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc's EIN?

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3369687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Live grants for the work Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc funds

Health Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Similar funders in Massachusetts

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Assets

$2.1B

Grants

2,375

Total Given

$228.4M

Barr Foundation

Boston, MA

The Barr Foundation funds arts and creativity, climate, education, and New England’s social sector, primarily through long-term support for organizations in New England. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $3.275 million, with a median of $80,000. Its filing says it accepts only requests from preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes program-page inquiries and occasional open calls.

Assets

$1.9B

Grants

903

Total Given

$123.2M

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Liberty Mutual Foundation funds basic needs such as food and shelter, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure, including homelessness and community preparedness programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $35,000, and most funding supports organizations or programs serving the Boston area, though it also gives elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online requests on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$46.1M

Grants

706

Total Given

$50.6M

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)

Woburn, MA

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc. funds nonprofits working in human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and the environment, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $35,000; it accepts letters of inquiry through an online portal during its application cycle, which was not open at the time described.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$258.2M

Grants

658

Total Given

$38.2M

American Tower Corporation Foundation

Boston, MA

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$15.4M

Grants

632

Total Given

$1.7M

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc

Boston, MA

The fund awards need- and merit-based scholarships to full-time students pursuing bachelor’s degrees who permanently reside in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont; recipients may attend college anywhere in the United States. Awards generally range from $3,000 to $17,000, with typical annual awards of $6,000 to $10,000. It accepts applications through an online student portal; the profile does not describe other unsolicited requests.

Education

Assets

$41.6M

Grants

520

Total Given

$5.1M

More similar funders

More Funders in Massachusetts

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

Mass Insight Education and Research Institute Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?