The Bierly-boasberg Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Bierly-boasberg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Newton, Massachusetts, registered in 2000, with $854,761 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 650202, West Newton, MA, 02465 EIN 04-6903459 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$855K
▲ 30.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$631K
Net assets
$9.2M
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 The Bierly-boasberg Foundation— 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 rating175 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 The Bierly-boasberg Foundation: 175 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 The Bierly-boasberg Foundation— 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 The Bierly-boasberg Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 650202, West Newton, MA, 02465
- City
- West Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $571K (FY2013) to $855K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9.2M
Operating margin
26.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $854,761▲30.2% | $630,887▲46.4% | $9,217,217▲5.6% | $9,217,217▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $656,483▼33.5% | $430,798▼3.5% | $8,731,182▲3.6% | $8,731,182▲3.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $987,702▲28.0% | $446,558▼4.7% | $8,431,435▲8.4% | $8,431,435▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $771,896▼69.2% | $468,611▲5.0% | $7,780,667▲5.8% | $7,780,667▲5.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,502,465▲60.0% | $446,430▲22.3% | $7,356,240▲38.8% | $7,356,240▲38.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,564,157▲42.0% | $365,123▲33.8% | $5,300,205▲14.4% | $5,300,205▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,101,823▲4.5% | $272,886▼13.4% | $4,631,576▲12.2% | $4,631,576▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,054,087▲27.2% | $315,274▲17.3% | $4,129,043▲13.0% | $4,129,043▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $828,858▲33.7% | $268,737▲0.7% | $3,655,046▲13.0% | $3,655,046▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $619,874▼11.5% | $266,879▲16.9% | $3,233,428▲3.8% | $3,233,428▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $700,688▲22.8% | $228,204▲11.3% | $3,115,022▲17.9% | $3,115,022▲17.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $570,512 | $205,056▲51.2% | $2,642,538▲16.0% | $2,642,538▲16.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $135,663▲2.9% | $2,277,082▲21.6% | $2,277,082▲21.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $131,776▲19.8% | $1,872,359▲34.8% | $1,872,359▲34.8% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $110,003 | $1,388,574 | $1,388,574 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Bierly-boasberg Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Bierly-boasberg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6903459, based in West Newton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Bierly-boasberg Foundation's EIN?
- The Bierly-boasberg Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6903459.
- How much revenue does The Bierly-boasberg Foundation report?
- The Bierly-boasberg Foundation reported $854,761 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Bierly-boasberg Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Bierly-boasberg Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Bierly-boasberg Foundation (EIN 04-6903459) 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.