Bread & Roses Housing Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Bread & Roses Housing Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, registered in 1988, with $13,089 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
15 Union St Ste 205, Lawrence, MA, 01840 EIN 04-2983365 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▼ 93.8% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18K
Net assets
$0
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—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 Bread & Roses Housing Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -34% 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 Bread & Roses Housing Inc: 0 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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 Bread & Roses Housing 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 Bread & Roses Housing Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 15 Union St Ste 205, Lawrence, MA, 01840
- City
- Lawrence
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Development & Management
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $392K (FY2013) to $13K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-34.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$0
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,089▼93.8% | $17,594▼93.7% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2023 | $210,238▼2.9% | $278,853▼28.5% | $1,850,300▼3.6% | $2,672,696▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $216,547▼55.5% | $390,225▲13.1% | $1,918,915▼8.3% | $2,139,582▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $486,722▼59.3% | $345,046▼75.3% | $2,092,593▲7.3% | $2,264,147▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,196,868▲154% | $1,397,563▲420% | $1,950,917▼9.3% | $2,346,641▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $470,457▲0.2% | $268,695▼13.4% | $2,151,612▲10.3% | $2,616,235▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $469,609▼16.0% | $310,291▼36.6% | $1,949,850▲8.9% | $2,277,557▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $559,176▼25.3% | $489,374▼18.4% | $1,790,532▲4.1% | $2,578,231▲46.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $748,825▲68.5% | $599,781▲75.1% | $1,720,730▲9.5% | $1,765,555▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $444,515▲147% | $342,562▲32.1% | $1,571,686▲6.9% | $1,611,707▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $179,852▼54.2% | $259,299▲26.0% | $1,469,733▼5.7% | $1,483,420▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $392,380 | $205,783▼40.0% | $1,557,880▲13.6% | $1,663,276▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $342,832▼25.6% | $1,371,283▲9.5% | $1,411,974▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $460,923▼30.3% | $1,251,822▼1.7% | $1,295,588▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $661,563 | $1,273,666 | $1,310,238 | 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 · $5,000 total
1 grant to Bread & Roses Housing Inc totaling $5,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2015 | $5,000 |
Similar organizations in Housing
- Housing
Valley Housing Development Corporation Incorporated
Springfield, MA
$210K
Fannual revenue
- Housing
Memorial Hall Housing Inc
Ipswich, MA
$211K
C+annual revenue
- Housing
Crossway Tower Inc
Pittsfield, MA
$211K
Fannual revenue
Housing
Hearth Inc
Boston, MA
$211K
Dannual revenue
Housing
35 Catherine Street Inc
Worcester, MA
$209K
Bannual revenue
Housing
Poah Support Corporation 2
Boston, MA
$212K
Dannual revenue
- Housing
Berkshire Community Apartments Inc
Pittsfield, MA
$206K
Fannual revenue
Housing
Amherst Community Land Trust Inc
Amherst, MA
$204K
Bannual revenue
Housing
Sanctuary Place Inc
Boston, MA
$218K
Bannual revenue
- Housing
St Francis of Assisi Residences At Braintree III Inc
Braintree, MA
$201K
Fannual revenue
Compare Bread & Roses Housing Inc
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bread & Roses Housing Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bread & Roses Housing Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2983365, based in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bread & Roses Housing Inc's EIN?
- Bread & Roses Housing Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2983365.
- How much revenue does Bread & Roses Housing Inc report?
- Bread & Roses Housing Inc reported $13,089 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bread & Roses Housing Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bread & Roses Housing Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Lawrence
Explore more
Data for Bread & Roses Housing Inc (EIN 04-2983365) 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.