Tie-boston Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Tie-boston Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 2019, with $183,328 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1 Broadway Ste 14, Cambridge, MA, 02142 EIN 83-2946128 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$183K
▲ 0.8% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$239K
Net assets
$278K
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 Tie-boston Foundation 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 rating14 mo reserves · -30% 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 Tie-boston Foundation Inc: 14 mo reserves · -30% 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 Tie-boston Foundation 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 Tie-boston Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Broadway Ste 14, Cambridge, MA, 02142
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $354K (FY2019) to $183K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $93KNet assets $278K
Operating margin
-30.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$371K
Total liabilities
$93K
Net assets
$278K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,328▲0.8% | $238,911▲5.5% | $277,693▼16.7% | $371,029▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $181,788▼25.1% | $226,357▲0.4% | $333,276▼11.8% | $424,191▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $242,738▲56.6% | $225,363▲43.9% | $377,845▲4.8% | $472,830▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $155,002▼36.6% | $156,623▼5.4% | $360,470▲3.2% | $427,093▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $244,451▼31.0% | $165,586▲59.3% | $349,290▲29.2% | $404,165▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $354,349 | $103,924 | $270,425 | $339,982 | 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.
Grants received · $105K total
4 grants to Tie-boston Foundation Inc totaling $105K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $25,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General funds | 2019 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tie-boston Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tie-boston Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-2946128, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tie-boston Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Tie-boston Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-2946128.
- How much revenue does Tie-boston Foundation Inc report?
- Tie-boston Foundation Inc reported $183,328 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tie-boston Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tie-boston Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tie-boston Foundation Inc (EIN 83-2946128) 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.