Charitable Association B F D
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Charitable Association B F D is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Dorchester, Massachusetts, registered in 1935, with $217,727 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
158 Train St, Dorchester, MA, 02122 EIN 04-1168775 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$218K
▲ 205.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$115K
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—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 Charitable Association B F D— 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 rating142 mo reserves · +47% 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 Charitable Association B F D: 142 mo reserves · +47% 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 Charitable Association B F D— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Charitable Association B F D: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 158 Train St, Dorchester, MA, 02122
- City
- Dorchester
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $141K (FY2013) to $218K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
47.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $217,727▲205% | $114,855▼46.6% | $1,361,227▲8.2% | $1,361,227▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,387▼58.1% | $215,190▲342% | $1,258,355▼10.3% | $1,258,355▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $170,375▲39.9% | $48,643▲22.3% | $1,402,158▲9.5% | $1,402,158▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,797▼26.2% | $39,778▼2.3% | $1,280,426▲6.8% | $1,281,426▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $165,092▲1231% | $40,724▼13.4% | $1,198,407▲11.6% | $1,199,407▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,401▼89.0% | $47,030▲5.7% | $1,074,039▼3.1% | $1,075,039▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $112,353▲52.9% | $44,489▼4.9% | $1,108,668▲6.5% | $1,109,668▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $73,467▲235% | $46,784▲1.1% | $1,040,804▲2.6% | $1,042,304▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,951▼75.9% | $46,276▲1.6% | $1,014,121▼2.3% | $1,016,121▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $91,181▼35.2% | $45,525▼0.9% | $1,038,446▲4.6% | $1,040,446▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $140,725 | $45,933▼3.5% | $992,790▲10.6% | $995,290▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $47,615▲17.4% | $897,998▲2.8% | $899,998▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,551▼17.5% | $873,796▲1.6% | $875,296▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $49,134 | $860,258 | $863,758 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charitable Association B F D a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charitable Association B F D is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-1168775, based in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
- What is Charitable Association B F D's EIN?
- Charitable Association B F D's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-1168775.
- How much revenue does Charitable Association B F D report?
- Charitable Association B F D reported $217,727 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charitable Association B F D have?
- CharityIndex grades Charitable Association B F D C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charitable Association B F D (EIN 04-1168775) 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.