Storj Institute
Storj Institute is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35K in total assets.
Storj Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,938
- +121.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $47,124
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $27,148
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Storj Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My Crypto Index Inc Somerset, NJ | Development of Product, Design, Analytics for their crypto investing platfor | $10,000 |
| Perspective Developer LLC Denver, CO | Development of software for a product that integrates | $10,000 |
| Lightbeam Fi Inc Carson City, NV | Development of Knowledge Center, Marketing Calendar, and Zoho CRM Automation | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,938 | $47,124 | $27,148 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $15,812 | $32,035 | $35,725 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $55,016 | $329,042 | $316,390 | $29,000 | 3 | $42 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Storj Institute is led by Bridget Doran, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bridget Doran
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Johnson
Board President
Board Chair → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lorine Pendleton (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Storj Institute
How large is Storj Institute?
Storj Institute reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What is Storj Institute?
Storj Institute is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $35K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Storj Institute operate?
Storj Institute has awarded grants in Colorado, New Jersey, Nevada.
What is Storj Institute's EIN?
Storj Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4286046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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