A Brush With History Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Brush With History Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lowell, Massachusetts, registered in 1988, with $101,572 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
256 Market Street, Lowell, MA, 01852 EIN 22-2475069 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$114K
Net assets
$68K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Brush With History Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Brush With History Inc: 7 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Brush With History Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Brush With History Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 256 Market Street, Lowell, MA, 01852
- City
- Lowell
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $107K (FY2010) to $102K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $68K
Operating margin
-12.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$79K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$68K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,572▼5.1% | $114,227▲4.0% | $67,620▼15.8% | $79,079▼12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $107,037▼7.8% | $109,801▲7.1% | $80,275▼3.3% | $90,233▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $116,071▲15.4% | $102,519▲4.7% | $83,039▲19.5% | $91,879▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $100,551▲33.5% | $97,916▲6.0% | $69,487▲3.9% | $105,670▲8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $75,332▼22.7% | $92,365▼9.1% | $66,852▼20.3% | $97,500▲5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $97,495▼20.0% | $101,664▼17.9% | $83,885▼4.7% | $92,337▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $121,883▲26.7% | $123,802▲26.4% | $88,054▼2.1% | $98,049▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $96,210▲2.5% | $97,948▲3.4% | $89,973▼1.9% | $100,246▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $93,907▲16.4% | $94,767▼10.1% | $91,711▼0.9% | $95,581▼2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $80,675▼25.2% | $105,420▼3.1% | $92,571▼21.1% | $98,094▼20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $107,880▲25.6% | $108,760▲71.1% | $117,316▼0.7% | $123,266▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $85,875▼0.3% | $63,560▼3.1% | $118,196▲23.3% | $124,155▲24.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $86,141▲2.2% | $65,593▼10.7% | $95,881▲27.3% | $99,605▲22.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $84,316▼21.1% | $73,477▼9.4% | $75,333▲16.8% | $81,262▲18.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $106,864 | $81,123 | $64,494 | $68,707 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Brush With History Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Brush With History Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2475069, based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Brush With History Inc's EIN?
- A Brush With History Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2475069.
- How much revenue does A Brush With History Inc report?
- A Brush With History Inc reported $101,572 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Brush With History Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Brush With History Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Brush With History Inc (EIN 22-2475069) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.