Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1983, with $1,270,383 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Exchange Pl Ste 201, Boston, MA, 02109 EIN 04-2777424 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 22.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$721K
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+
★★★★
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 Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union— 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 rating7 mo reserves · -1% 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 Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union: 7 mo reserves · -1% 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 Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union— 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 Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Exchange Pl Ste 201, Boston, MA, 02109
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.2M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $37KNet assets $721K
Operating margin
-0.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$758K
Total liabilities
$37K
Net assets
$721K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,270,383▼22.2% | $1,276,906▼23.2% | $720,915▼0.9% | $757,862▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,632,808▼8.2% | $1,662,021▼3.4% | $727,438▼3.9% | $865,480▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,778,332▼1.3% | $1,721,124▲4.5% | $756,651▲8.2% | $879,123▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,802,113▼9.0% | $1,646,770▼6.1% | $699,443▲28.6% | $821,664▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,980,465▼3.5% | $1,754,648▼7.1% | $544,100▲70.9% | $793,851▲62.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,053,039▼7.6% | $1,888,365▼7.8% | $318,283▲107% | $487,553▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,221,434▼1.3% | $2,047,428▼9.4% | $153,609▲853% | $485,922▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,251,218▲3.2% | $2,260,758▲9.2% | -$20,397▲67.1% | $348,410▲104% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,182,061▲0.5% | $2,070,657▼5.1% | -$61,978▲64.3% | $170,622▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,171,755▲0.8% | $2,182,404▼1.2% | -$173,382▼6.5% | $219,958▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,155,298 | $2,208,658▲0.2% | -$162,733▼48.8% | $210,596▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,204,712▼6.6% | -$109,373▲29.7% | $203,408▼58.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,360,435▲10.7% | -$155,662▼217% | $486,260▲123% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,131,876▼1.8% | $133,593▼27.2% | $218,447▼59.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,172,009 | $183,523 | $537,982 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2777424, based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- What is Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union's EIN?
- Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2777424.
- How much revenue does Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union report?
- Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union reported $1,270,383 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union have?
- CharityIndex grades Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Globe Newspaper Co & Boston Newspaper Printing Pressmens Union (EIN 04-2777424) 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.