Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lynn, Massachusetts, registered in 1961, with $1,019,307 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
111 N Common St, Lynn, MA, 01902 EIN 04-2235959 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▼ 47.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$8.3M
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.
D
—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 Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating72 mo reserves · -36% 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 Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc: 72 mo reserves · -36% margin earns a D 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 Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn 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 Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 111 N Common St, Lynn, MA, 01902
- City
- Lynn
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $149KNet assets $8.3M
Operating margin
-36.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.4M
Total liabilities
$149K
Net assets
$8.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,019,307▼47.6% | $1,386,737▼18.8% | $8,273,286▲0.2% | $8,422,671▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,946,504▲19.5% | $1,707,356▼12.2% | $8,259,763▲12.0% | $8,367,074▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,628,605▼37.7% | $1,945,475▼18.3% | $7,374,001▼22.1% | $7,551,998▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,615,638▲5.7% | $2,381,116▼6.4% | $9,464,994▲10.9% | $9,627,048▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,473,698▲8.8% | $2,545,232▲2.2% | $8,535,994▲9.0% | $9,008,158▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,274,537▼4.1% | $2,491,129▼0.7% | $7,832,980▲13.5% | $8,015,233▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,371,272▲7.2% | $2,509,910▲13.4% | $6,901,106▼12.2% | $7,024,599▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,211,378▲61.1% | $2,212,371▲32.1% | $7,856,451▲11.3% | $8,007,232▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,372,300▼7.9% | $1,674,453▲8.6% | $7,058,031▼1.1% | $7,182,909▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,490,145▼9.3% | $1,542,368▼1.1% | $7,133,320▼5.4% | $7,219,659▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,642,205▲5.5% | $1,559,474▲11.4% | $7,540,402▼0.8% | $7,610,258▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,556,952 | $1,400,486▼0.7% | $7,601,617▲15.2% | $7,644,798▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,410,295▲6.4% | $6,600,610▲7.7% | $6,657,724▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,325,982▲16.0% | $6,130,624▼8.5% | $6,201,534▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,143,234 | $6,700,998 | $6,795,424 | 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 · $390K total
12 grants to Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc totaling $390K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $76,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,941 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $5,060 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $50,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $50,250 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Family support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Human services | 2021 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $50,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,450 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Human services | 2016 | $33,333 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2235959, based in Lynn, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc's EIN?
- Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2235959.
- How much revenue does Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc report?
- Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc reported $1,019,307 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Family & Childrens Service of Greater Lynn Inc (EIN 04-2235959) 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.