Brighton-allston Historical Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Brighton-allston Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brighton, Massachusetts, registered in 2013, with $7,458 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135 EIN 45-5457918 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2023)
$7,458
▼ 36.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3,743
Net assets
$49K
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 Brighton-allston Historical Society— 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 rating158 mo reserves · +50% 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 Brighton-allston Historical Society: 158 mo reserves · +50% 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 Brighton-allston Historical Society— 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 Brighton-allston Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA, 02135
- City
- Brighton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $13K (FY2013) to $7,458 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $49K
Operating margin
49.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$49K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,458▼36.3% | $3,743▼80.0% | $49,364▲8.1% | $49,364▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $11,715▲12.2% | $18,747▲129% | $45,649▼13.3% | $45,649▼13.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $10,443▲2.1% | $8,186▼8.4% | $52,681▲8.1% | $52,681▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $10,231▲29.9% | $8,932▼76.8% | $48,745▲1.7% | $48,745▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $7,879▼81.4% | $38,446▲436% | $47,927▼38.8% | $47,927▼38.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $42,427▲375% | $7,171▼35.4% | $78,362▲72.4% | $78,362▲72.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $8,930▼15.6% | $11,106▲13.1% | $45,462▼4.6% | $45,462▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $10,578▲26.8% | $9,821▲42.9% | $47,638▲2.9% | $47,638▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $8,341▼25.9% | $6,871▲42.7% | $46,312▲0.5% | $46,312▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $11,250▼15.3% | $4,814▼28.3% | $46,063▲12.5% | $46,063▲12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $13,283 | $6,715 | $40,939 | $40,939 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brighton-allston Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brighton-allston Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5457918, based in Brighton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brighton-allston Historical Society's EIN?
- Brighton-allston Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5457918.
- How much revenue does Brighton-allston Historical Society report?
- Brighton-allston Historical Society reported $7,458 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Brighton-allston Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Brighton-allston Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Brighton-allston Historical Society (EIN 45-5457918) 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.