MECHANICS' INSTITUTE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.0M, expenses of $2.8M, total assets of $20.4M. Imperigo tracks 25 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $637K.
FOUNDED IN 1854, MECHANICS' INSTITUTE IS A THRIVING CULTURAL HUB IN DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO. ITS MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES BY GAINING USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES IN SHARING IDEAS WITH OTHERS.
How Mechanics' Institute divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 5 years.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Showing up to 5 of 25 total records — full history available with membership.
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.0M | $2.8M | $20.4M |
| 2024 | $1.8M | $2.7M | $19.9M |
| 2023 | $3.1M | $2.2M | $19.4M |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $2.2M | $18.0M |
| 2021 | $5.3M | $2.1M | $20.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $5.3M to $3.0M (-43%), with total assets most recently reported at $20.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
