Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1980, with $703,268 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Florence St, Boston, MA, 02131 EIN 04-2697814 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$703K
▲ 20.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2,960
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
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 Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation— 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 rating5613 mo reserves · +100% 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 Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation: 5613 mo reserves · +100% 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 Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation— 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 Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Florence St, Boston, MA, 02131
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2013) to $703K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $957KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
99.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$957K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $703,268▲20.1% | $2,960 | $1,384,498▲102% | $2,341,321▲72.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $585,720▼66.0% | $0▼100% | $684,190▲956% | $1,360,097▼92.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,723,033▼0.2% | $1,566,524▲1.1% | $64,809▲171% | $18,081,304▲304% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,726,956▲6.0% | $1,549,358▼6.3% | -$91,700▲65.9% | $4,470,708▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,628,469▲1.5% | $1,653,113▲1.7% | -$269,298▼10.1% | $4,344,815▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,603,832▲1.7% | $1,625,198▲1.3% | -$244,654▼9.6% | $4,200,235▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,576,917▲1.4% | $1,604,353▼0.3% | -$223,288▼14.0% | $4,295,072▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,554,395▲3.0% | $1,609,053▲1.3% | -$195,852▼38.7% | $4,424,405▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,508,456▲2.3% | $1,587,728▲0.5% | -$141,194▼128% | $4,468,578▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,474,014▲1.4% | $1,579,546▲2.6% | -$61,922▼242% | $4,641,312▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,454,251▲1.5% | $1,539,758▲2.4% | $43,610▼66.2% | $4,832,491▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,433,149 | $1,503,345 | $129,117 | $4,924,176 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2697814, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation's EIN?
- Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2697814.
- How much revenue does Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation report?
- Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation reported $703,268 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles H Farnsworth Housing Corporation (EIN 04-2697814) 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.