Brimmer & May School
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Brimmer & May School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, registered in 1961, with $33,768,766 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 EIN 04-2103935 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2023)
$33.8M
▼ 3.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$26.8M
Net assets
$65.8M
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 Brimmer & May School— 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 rating30 mo reserves · +21% 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 Brimmer & May School: 30 mo reserves · +21% 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 Brimmer & May School— 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 Brimmer & May School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
- City
- Chestnut Hill
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.9M (FY2013) to $33.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $19.8MNet assets $65.8M
Operating margin
20.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$85.7M
Total liabilities
$19.8M
Net assets
$65.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,768,766▼3.7% | $26,752,202▲4.9% | $65,816,853▲23.6% | $85,659,856▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $35,066,690▲27.9% | $25,502,910▲6.5% | $53,254,613▲33.1% | $73,159,807▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $27,407,554▲4.2% | $23,948,191▲8.3% | $40,023,581▼1.3% | $60,595,996▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,311,497▲24.9% | $22,102,639▲7.6% | $40,540,032▲39.6% | $62,947,344▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $21,063,259▲4.3% | $20,543,545▲3.3% | $29,044,912▲1.9% | $50,580,101▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $20,199,182▲9.2% | $19,883,793▲6.3% | $28,505,524▲5.9% | $49,937,538▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $18,500,767▼0.8% | $18,712,020▲6.7% | $26,912,448▲5.4% | $48,637,685▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,650,408▲4.4% | $17,535,311▲5.2% | $25,523,417▲14.7% | $41,153,557▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,866,414▼3.1% | $16,662,963▲0.8% | $22,254,985▲3.0% | $37,375,205▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,437,472▲16.2% | $16,535,859▲3.9% | $21,603,337▲11.9% | $36,647,488▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,868,990 | $15,915,342▲2.9% | $19,305,394▲10.6% | $35,273,397▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,466,729▲5.5% | $17,448,357▲4.9% | $33,449,986▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $14,655,291▲0.6% | $16,638,793▼5.9% | $33,131,534▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $14,565,346▲29.8% | $17,688,999▲1.6% | $33,626,437▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $11,220,349 | $17,409,428 | $32,111,921 | 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 · $11.2M total
66 grants to Brimmer & May School totaling $11.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $18,820 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $7,500 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $7,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $3,017,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $352,250 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $18,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $17,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $17,100 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $12,750 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $9,958 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $180,758 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brimmer & May School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brimmer & May School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2103935, based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brimmer & May School's EIN?
- Brimmer & May School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2103935.
- How much revenue does Brimmer & May School report?
- Brimmer & May School reported $33,768,766 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Brimmer & May School have?
- CharityIndex grades Brimmer & May School B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Brimmer & May School (EIN 04-2103935) 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.