C F Adams Charitable Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
C F Adams Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1987, with -$1,330,861 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Advisors 2 International Place 30, Boston, MA, 02110 EIN 04-6556188 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2025)
-$1.3M
▼ 101.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$3.4M
Net assets
$88.7M
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.
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 C F Adams Charitable Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating315 mo reserves · -354% 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 C F Adams Charitable Trust: 315 mo reserves · -354% margin earns a F 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 C F Adams Charitable Trust— 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 C F Adams Charitable Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Advisors 2 International Place 30, Boston, MA, 02110
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $627K (FY2013) to -$1.3M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $88.7M
Operating margin
-353.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$88.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$88.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$1,330,861▼102% | $3,378,158▲25.0% | $88,738,914▲3.9% | $88,738,914▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $68,629,922▲2458% | $2,702,319▲49.3% | $85,423,428▲312% | $85,423,428▲312% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,683,029▲73.7% | $1,810,529▲23.9% | $20,745,670▲8.9% | $20,745,670▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,544,765▲93.7% | $1,461,720▲13.3% | $19,052,797▼17.8% | $19,052,797▼17.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $797,674▲536% | $1,289,918▲6.9% | $23,169,774▲70.1% | $23,169,774▲70.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $125,357▼88.0% | $1,206,765▲11.1% | $13,622,507▼6.8% | $13,622,507▼6.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,046,016▲0.7% | $1,086,253▼7.0% | $14,616,909▼1.2% | $14,616,909▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,038,782▲20.1% | $1,168,500▲26.2% | $14,796,345▼0.2% | $14,796,345▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $864,588▲20.7% | $926,200▼18.5% | $14,831,063▲0.5% | $14,831,063▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $716,391▲35.8% | $1,136,591▲0.3% | $14,754,395▼2.1% | $14,754,395▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $527,370▼77.6% | $1,133,383▲6.6% | $15,069,897▼3.3% | $15,069,897▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,353,856▲276% | $1,063,250▲17.9% | $15,585,871▲7.7% | $15,585,871▲7.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $626,609 | $901,500 | $14,476,809 | $14,476,809 | 990PF |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2025)
Highest-paid: Thomas J Boutureira — $103,549 (3.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Boutureira | Executive Director (hired 4/28/25) | 40 | $103,549 |
| Janet C Taylor | Managing Trustee | 5 | $37,500 |
| Edward P Lawrence Esq | Trustee | 1 | $22,500 |
| Marc J Bloostein Esq | Trustee | 1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is C F Adams Charitable Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C F Adams Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6556188, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C F Adams Charitable Trust's EIN?
- C F Adams Charitable Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6556188.
- How much revenue does C F Adams Charitable Trust report?
- C F Adams Charitable Trust reported -$1,330,861 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C F Adams Charitable Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades C F Adams Charitable Trust D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does C F Adams Charitable Trust's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on C F Adams Charitable Trust's latest Form 990 is $103,549, paid to Thomas J Boutureira (Executive Director (hired 4/28/25)).
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Data for C F Adams Charitable Trust (EIN 04-6556188) 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.