Coalition For A Better Acre Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Coalition For A Better Acre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lowell, Massachusetts, registered in 1982, with $5,771,082 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
517 Moody St, Lowell, MA, 01854 EIN 04-2760272 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.8M
▲ 28.7% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.4M
Net assets
$26.2M
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 Coalition For A Better Acre 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 rating72 mo reserves · +24% 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 Coalition For A Better Acre Inc: 72 mo reserves · +24% 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 Coalition For A Better Acre Inc— 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 Coalition For A Better Acre Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 517 Moody St, Lowell, MA, 01854
- City
- Lowell
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Housing Development & Management
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $5.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14.4MNet assets $26.2M
Operating margin
23.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.6M
Total liabilities
$14.4M
Net assets
$26.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,771,082▲28.7% | $4,392,869▲22.7% | $26,191,671▲5.6% | $40,571,048▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,483,773▼0.6% | $3,579,250▲14.7% | $24,813,458▲3.8% | $37,585,900▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,512,668▲22.7% | $3,121,045▲15.8% | $23,908,935▲6.2% | $36,090,256▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,677,279▼15.3% | $2,696,181▲13.1% | $22,517,312▲4.6% | $30,726,937▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,340,042▲52.9% | $2,384,729▼2.6% | $21,536,214▲11.2% | $29,747,624▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,839,026▼21.9% | $2,449,489▼13.8% | $19,361,201▲2.1% | $26,942,883▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,635,816▲51.9% | $2,842,976▲89.9% | $18,971,664▼2.1% | $26,513,683▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,393,974▼44.5% | $1,497,437▲4.9% | $19,386,097▲4.8% | $22,191,253▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,313,348▲88.4% | $1,428,031▲16.8% | $18,489,560▲18.5% | $20,671,677▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,290,021▲39.0% | $1,222,823▲5.5% | $15,604,243▲7.3% | $20,232,268▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,647,897▲6.0% | $1,159,178▲9.2% | $14,537,045▲3.5% | $18,779,731▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,554,029 | $1,061,468▲0.7% | $14,048,326▲3.6% | $18,959,426▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,054,571▼8.5% | $13,555,765▲4.6% | $17,975,539▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,152,922▲0.4% | $12,956,149▲13.8% | $16,841,118▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,148,793 | $11,386,847 | $15,089,363 | 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 · $4.2M total
29 grants to Coalition For A Better Acre Inc totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Sector New England Inc | Ma voter table grant | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,000,600 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2023 | $314,500 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Improving equity in public health, training and capacity building, unrestricted | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Ma voter table grant | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Ma voter table grant | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Tufts Health Public Plans Inc | Sponsorship: various events | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2022 | $317,000 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Improving equity in public health, training and capacity building | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2021 | $320,000 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Covid-19 community grants | 2021 | $79,000 |
| Health Resources In Action Inc | Covid-19 community grants | 2021 | $48,850 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2020 | $264,500 |
| Jeanne Darc Credit Union | Charitable contributions | 2020 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Coalition For A Better Acre Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Coalition For A Better Acre Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2760272, based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Coalition For A Better Acre Inc's EIN?
- Coalition For A Better Acre Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2760272.
- How much revenue does Coalition For A Better Acre Inc report?
- Coalition For A Better Acre Inc reported $5,771,082 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Coalition For A Better Acre Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Coalition For A Better Acre Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Coalition For A Better Acre Inc (EIN 04-2760272) 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.