Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1967, with $4,240,565 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
18 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02108 EIN 04-6138418 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.2M
▲ 24.0% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.2M
Net assets
$4.3M
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 Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +0% 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 Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc: 12 mo reserves · +0% 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 Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc— 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 Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 18 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02108
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.8M (FY2013) to $4.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.4MNet assets $4.3M
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.6M
Total liabilities
$1.4M
Net assets
$4.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,240,565▲24.0% | $4,221,060▲12.6% | $4,254,097▲1.6% | $5,636,209▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,421,149▼9.4% | $3,748,911▼16.2% | $4,187,938▼0.3% | $5,465,772▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,776,012▼11.7% | $4,474,521▲2.8% | $4,198,810▼23.8% | $6,096,288▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,277,599▼0.7% | $4,351,813▲9.0% | $5,512,532▲1.6% | $5,716,703▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,307,426▼12.0% | $3,992,890▲10.5% | $5,427,515▲11.8% | $6,050,472▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,897,155▲48.0% | $3,614,556▲2.5% | $4,853,822▲47.5% | $5,022,013▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,308,751▼6.7% | $3,526,176▼1.6% | $3,290,336▼15.3% | $4,044,979▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,545,023▲11.9% | $3,581,863▲21.2% | $3,886,263▲5.0% | $3,987,614▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,167,692▼27.7% | $2,955,637▼27.2% | $3,700,392▲10.3% | $3,762,235▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,379,763▲30.7% | $4,058,515▲10.5% | $3,354,161▲2.2% | $3,467,442▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,351,583▼11.0% | $3,674,158▲0.1% | $3,282,141▼12.1% | $3,649,078▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,765,194 | $3,669,144▲5.4% | $3,732,110▲13.0% | $3,926,666▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,482,023▲3.4% | $3,302,254▲18.1% | $3,389,134▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,367,250▲0.6% | $2,796,334▲27.5% | $2,951,259▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,347,481 | $2,192,772 | $2,589,244 | 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 · $3.3M total
58 grants to Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc totaling $3.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp | Charitable contribution for general funding | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Housing and shelter | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $132,876 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Don statewide chi & healthy aging fund p332 p333, community health grantmaking, unrestricted | 2023 | $117,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Housing and transportation | 2023 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp | Charitable contribution for general funding | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $10,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $350,340 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Community health & healthy aging funds | 2022 | $258,575 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Housing and shelter | 2022 | $108,000 |
| Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp | Charitable contribution for general funding | 2022 | $25,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $15,500 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Csi Support and Development Services | To assist in the mission to sustain low income housing operations | 2022 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6138418, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc's EIN?
- Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6138418.
- How much revenue does Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc report?
- Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc reported $4,240,565 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc (EIN 04-6138418) 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.