City On A Hill Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
City On A Hill Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roxbury, Massachusetts, registered in 1994, with $500,622 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
15 Allerton Street No 1, Roxbury, MA, 02119 EIN 04-3217458 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$501K
▲ 50.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$368K
Net assets
$4.0M
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
—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 City On A Hill Foundation Inc— 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 rating132 mo reserves · +26% 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 City On A Hill Foundation Inc: 132 mo reserves · +26% 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 City On A Hill Foundation 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 City On A Hill Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15 Allerton Street No 1, Roxbury, MA, 02119
- City
- Roxbury
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.4M (FY2013) to $501K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
26.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.1M
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,622▲50.5% | $368,032▼24.4% | $4,041,069▲3.4% | $4,076,040▼37.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $332,706▼42.4% | $486,755▼19.2% | $3,908,479▼3.8% | $6,471,630▼24.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $577,985▲103% | $602,243▼34.8% | $4,062,528▼0.6% | $8,602,541▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $284,286▼43.4% | $924,172▲60.7% | $4,086,786▼13.5% | $8,917,770▼31.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $502,380▼38.7% | $575,136▼66.0% | $4,726,672▼1.5% | $12,916,689▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $819,041▼27.4% | $1,691,810▲58.0% | $4,799,428▼15.4% | $13,102,680▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,128,176▼15.9% | $1,070,567▼13.4% | $5,672,197▲1.0% | $14,292,123▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,342,215▲4.8% | $1,235,722▼25.4% | $5,614,588▲1.9% | $14,508,917▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,280,701▼27.9% | $1,657,012▼13.2% | $5,508,095▼6.4% | $14,693,424▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,777,198▼26.6% | $1,908,629▲41.8% | $5,884,406▼2.2% | $15,173,233▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,421,856 | $1,345,907▲55.3% | $6,015,837▲17.5% | $15,470,847▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $866,787▼6.8% | $5,120,285▲26.9% | $14,853,995▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $929,764▼0.7% | $4,035,716▲5.4% | $14,001,685▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $936,329▼9.2% | $3,827,446▲6.3% | $14,071,549▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,031,405 | $3,600,053 | $13,964,354 | 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 · $435K total
14 grants to City On A Hill Foundation Inc totaling $435K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $50,325 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised | 2020 | $8,921 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised funds | 2019 | $17,206 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2019 | $9,117 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $13,575 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $28,925 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2017 | $10,410 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $36,500 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2015 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is City On A Hill Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. City On A Hill Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3217458, based in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is City On A Hill Foundation Inc's EIN?
- City On A Hill Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3217458.
- How much revenue does City On A Hill Foundation Inc report?
- City On A Hill Foundation Inc reported $500,622 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does City On A Hill Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades City On A Hill Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for City On A Hill Foundation Inc (EIN 04-3217458) 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.