Lend A Hand Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lend A Hand Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1942, with $776,102 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
89 South St Ste 203, Boston, MA, 02111 EIN 04-2104384 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$776K
▲ 160.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$350K
Net assets
$3.0M
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.
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 Lend A Hand Society— 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 rating103 mo reserves · +55% 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 Lend A Hand Society: 103 mo reserves · +55% 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 Lend A Hand Society— 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 Lend A Hand Society: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 89 South St Ste 203, Boston, MA, 02111
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $203K (FY2013) to $776K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,813Net assets $3.0M
Operating margin
54.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.0M
Total liabilities
$8,813
Net assets
$3.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,102▲160% | $350,398▲7.8% | $3,008,783▲16.3% | $3,017,596▲16.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $298,225▼13.6% | $324,918▼0.5% | $2,587,308▼1.0% | $2,591,808▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $345,366▼40.5% | $326,611▼15.5% | $2,614,001▲0.9% | $2,619,340▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $580,626▲59.8% | $386,375▲13.4% | $2,589,562▲8.1% | $2,599,162▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $363,437▼10.8% | $340,790▲9.6% | $2,395,309▲1.0% | $2,401,309▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $407,526▲17.4% | $310,832▲38.4% | $2,372,664▲5.6% | $2,375,664▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $347,204▲87.0% | $224,664▲15.3% | $2,246,381▲5.8% | $2,250,017▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $185,672▲39.7% | $194,792▲2.6% | $2,123,841▼0.4% | $2,127,037▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $132,892▼17.0% | $189,925▲2.4% | $2,132,961▼2.4% | $2,136,157▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $160,197▼66.7% | $185,473▼6.1% | $2,184,633▼1.1% | $2,188,967▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $480,488▲137% | $197,604▲2.9% | $2,209,009▲15.1% | $2,215,665▲15.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $203,065 | $191,992▲0.2% | $1,918,903▲0.6% | $1,922,652▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $191,590 | $1,907,830 | $1,910,830 | 990PF |
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 · $385K total
8 grants to Lend A Hand Society totaling $385K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $37,600 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Human services | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $76,875 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $56,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $56,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $74,125 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $40,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $17,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lend A Hand Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lend A Hand Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2104384, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lend A Hand Society's EIN?
- Lend A Hand Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2104384.
- How much revenue does Lend A Hand Society report?
- Lend A Hand Society reported $776,102 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lend A Hand Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Lend A Hand Society C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lend A Hand Society (EIN 04-2104384) 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.