The Myrin Institute Inc
The Myrin Institute Inc is a private operating foundation based in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Founded in 1953, the organization is engaged in educational programs and initiatives addressing critical issues of modern life. The Institute functions as a catalyst for change through publications, conferences, and model projects, often working in partnership with colleges, universities, public service groups, corporations, religious organizations, and environmental groups.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.4M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$744K
+8.9% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+20.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Institute's foundational mission centers on re-establishing balance between the scientific and intellectual worldview and the intuitive potential of the human spirit. The founders believed that "a genuine reconciliation of the modern scientific attitude with a spiritual world concept is by far the most essential need of modern man."
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental stewardship and earth ethics
The Institute has sponsored initiatives in evolving science, educational programs including support for the Lakota Waldorf School, and environmental conservation work including the Nassau Land Trust Work at Crossroads Farm.
Grantmaking
The Institute is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Institute's grantmaking focuses primarily on Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $15,440,401 (as of 2024)
Annual Activity (2024):
- Total giving: $744,100
- Total assets: $15,440,401
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $85,853
- Expenses: $1,137,314
- Total assets: $14,200,000
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,440,401 | $14,155,339 | $12,164,798 |
| Revenue | $894,279 | $85,853 | $849,072 |
| Expenses | $1,197,207 | $1,137,314 | $1,011,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,081,854 | $1,033,716 | $893,114 |
| Net Investment Income | $770,582 | $138,479 | $730,394 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George K Russell | President | 10 | — |
| Mark Gardner | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Christopher Nye | Clerk | 10 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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