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Boston Explorers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-3710863

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 11, 2024

Organization ProfileBOSTONEXPLORERS.ORG
10 Harbor View LaneMarblehead, MA 01945

(617) 512-0299

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

8th percentile

-73%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$107,105

Down $144,711 (-57%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$107,105

Down $138,458 (-56%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $6,253 (-100%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$188,853

Up $8,314 (+4.6%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$327,311

Up $20,965 (+6.8%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$138,458

Down $12,651 (-10%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $34,533Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $54,157Liabilities 2014: $2,3982014Assets 2015: $124,455Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $158,333Liabilities 2016: $2,4052016Assets 2017: $192,350Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $192,3502017Assets 2018: $181,932Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $202,580Liabilities 2019: $101Net Assets 2019: $202,4792019Assets 2020: $232,585Liabilities 2020: $39,272Net Assets 2020: $193,3132020Assets 2021: $377,011Liabilities 2021: $5,641Net Assets 2021: $371,3702021Assets 2022: $251,816Liabilities 2022: $6,253Net Assets 2022: $245,5632022Assets 2023: $107,105Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $107,1052023Assets 2024: $21,142Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $21,1422024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$107,105
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$107,105
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $80,610Expenses 2013: $58,924Net Income 2013: $21,6862013Revenue 2014: $113,867Expenses 2014: $96,641Net Income 2014: $17,2262014Revenue 2015: $189,904Expenses 2015: $117,208Net Income 2015: $72,6962015Revenue 2016: $191,971Expenses 2016: $160,498Net Income 2016: $31,4732016Revenue 2017: $202,518Expenses 2017: $166,096Net Income 2017: $36,4222017Revenue 2018: $191,036Expenses 2018: $201,454Net Income 2018: -$10,4182018Revenue 2019: $240,489Expenses 2019: $219,942Net Income 2019: $20,5472019Revenue 2020: $199,977Expenses 2020: $209,143Net Income 2020: -$9,1662020Revenue 2021: $433,947Expenses 2021: $255,890Net Income 2021: $178,0572021Revenue 2022: $180,539Expenses 2022: $306,346Net Income 2022: -$125,8072022Revenue 2023: $188,853Expenses 2023: $327,311Net Income 2023: -$138,4582023Revenue 2024: $149,465Expenses 2024: $235,428Net Income 2024: -$85,9632024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$188,853
Expenses$327,311
Net Income-$138,458
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$188,853
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$251,816$107,105▼ $144,711
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$251,816$107,105▼ $144,711
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,253--
Total Liabilities$6,253$0▼ $6,253
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$245,563$107,105▼ $138,458
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$245,563$107,105▼ $138,458
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$251,816$107,105▼ $144,711
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael ChristianPresident
Szeman LamSecretary
Diane ChristianTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$177,697
Program Service Revenue
$11,156
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$177,697
Change in Net Assets
$-138,458
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$243,599
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$83,712
Total Fundraising Expense$32,204
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Payments to Affiliates$166,075--$166,075
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,000$15,000$25,000$50,000
Other Salaries and Wages$10,890$9,680$3,630$24,200
All Other Expenses$20,854--$20,854
Payroll Taxes$1,800$2,121$2,507$6,428
Other Expenses$6,106--$6,106
Occupancy$5,871--$5,871
Other Employee Benefits$926$1,091$1,067$3,084
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,948-$2,948
Insurance$2,569--$2,569
Office Expenses-$409-$409
Conferences and Meetings$269--$269
Fees for Services Other$250--$250
Total Functional Expenses$263,858$31,249$32,204$327,311
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 given to governing body for review, discussion, and resolution of any issues raised prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Approved by the organization's board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Explorers Inc
EIN
45-3710863
Phone
6175120299
Address
10 HARBOR VIEW LANE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Christian
Title
President
Signed
2024-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Christian
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Cheryl OGrady CPA PC
Address
1320 Centre St Ste 203, Newton Center, MA 02459
Preparer
CHERYL O'GRADY
Phone
7813052700
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization has adopted the Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes standard which requires the Organization to report uncertain tax positions, related interest and penalties, and to adjust is assets and liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties accordingly. As of December 31, 2022, the Organization determined that there are no material unrecognized tax uncertainties to report.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$107,105
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$107,105
Revenue
$188,853
Expenses
$327,311
Net income
-$138,458
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$1.49$2.35$0.86
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$1.89$3.27$1.38
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$0.06$2.46$1.81$3.06$1.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.06$3.71$4.34$2.56$1.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.39$1.93$2.00$2.09$0.09
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.03$0.00$2.02$2.40$2.20$0.21
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.82$0.00$1.91$2.01$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.92$0.00$1.92$2.03$1.66$0.36
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.58$0.02$1.92$1.60$0.31
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.90$1.17$0.73
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.54$0.02$1.14$0.97$0.17
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.81$0.59$0.22