Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1993, with $6,375,957 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
15 Channel Center St Suite 103, Boston, MA, 02210 EIN 22-3217131 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.4M
▲ 529.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$7.4M
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.
B
—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 Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating83 mo reserves · +83% 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 Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc: 83 mo reserves · +83% margin earns a B+ 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 Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston 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 Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15 Channel Center St Suite 103, Boston, MA, 02210
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts Services & Councils
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $311K (FY2009) to $6.4M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $140KNet assets $7.4M
Operating margin
83.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$140K
Net assets
$7.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,375,957▲529% | $1,068,373▼13.6% | $7,408,715▲267% | $7,549,206▲252% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,013,057▼31.1% | $1,236,698▼11.7% | $2,021,465▼5.8% | $2,146,977▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,470,654▼56.0% | $1,401,092▼56.1% | $2,146,728▼24.1% | $2,249,876▼50.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,340,452▲103% | $3,190,594▲223% | $2,827,987▲5.0% | $4,508,406▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,647,322▲84.4% | $986,916▲73.3% | $2,692,144▲37.8% | $4,352,780▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $893,440▲11.0% | $569,489▼14.9% | $1,953,139▲20.8% | $3,632,855▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $805,255▲11.5% | $669,206▼0.7% | $1,616,707▲9.0% | $3,085,494▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $722,184▲20.4% | $673,851▲22.7% | $1,482,968▲2.6% | $2,818,726▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $599,686▼40.2% | $549,044▲5.2% | $1,445,198▲3.2% | $2,659,641▲82.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,003,259▲71.2% | $521,700▼20.7% | $1,399,879▲51.2% | $1,455,993▲49.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $585,909▼48.5% | $658,233▲42.5% | $926,052▼7.1% | $976,170▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,138,331 | $461,764▲26.9% | $996,528▲241% | $1,044,866▲204% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $363,863▲8.2% | $292,660▲33.3% | $344,064▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $336,422▼5.5% | $219,576▼13.4% | $241,411▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $356,097▼6.1% | $253,599▲51.7% | $273,196▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | $310,900 | $379,269 | $167,223 | $199,281 | 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.
Grants received · $884K total
35 grants to Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc totaling $884K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3217131, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc's EIN?
- Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3217131.
- How much revenue does Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc report?
- Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc reported $6,375,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc (EIN 22-3217131) 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.