Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1982, with $1,187,075 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 Terrace St, Boston, MA, 02120 EIN 04-2749815 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 24.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$2.6M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +10% 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 Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc: 29 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund 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 Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Terrace St, Boston, MA, 02120
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $235KNet assets $2.6M
Operating margin
9.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$235K
Net assets
$2.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,187,075▲24.9% | $1,074,081▲1.6% | $2,632,853▲4.5% | $2,868,154▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $950,685▼10.9% | $1,056,663▲17.0% | $2,519,854▼4.0% | $2,738,541▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,067,197▼35.2% | $903,310▲9.8% | $2,625,837▲8.4% | $2,809,166▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,647,353▲33.4% | $822,709▼21.0% | $2,423,300▲56.2% | $2,743,719▲52.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,234,482▼12.5% | $1,041,464▼21.2% | $1,550,981▲14.2% | $1,795,540▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,410,909▼19.6% | $1,320,908▲1.1% | $1,357,963▲7.1% | $1,406,483▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,754,982▲21.2% | $1,306,829▲2.4% | $1,267,962▲54.7% | $1,330,304▲54.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,448,175▲13.4% | $1,276,486▲1.3% | $819,809▲26.5% | $858,670▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,276,500▲7.1% | $1,260,205▲5.9% | $648,120▲2.6% | $682,022▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,192,222▲1.4% | $1,189,553▲6.1% | $631,825▲0.4% | $672,674▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,176,053▲13.6% | $1,121,327▲1.4% | $629,156▲9.6% | $658,290▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,035,140 | $1,105,907▼5.5% | $574,180▼11.0% | $610,816▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,169,965▲19.0% | $644,947▲13.1% | $681,841▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $983,308 | $570,207 | $599,677 | 990 |
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 · $597K total
17 grants to Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc totaling $597K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $28,720 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $124,975 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $124,975 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $28,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $97,625 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $21,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2019 | $33,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $27,725 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Emergency support | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $21,225 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2749815, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc's EIN?
- Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2749815.
- How much revenue does Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc report?
- Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc reported $1,187,075 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boston Building Material Coop Charitable & Educational Fund Inc (EIN 04-2749815) 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.