Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-3093274
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
43rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
87th percentile
Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
70th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
99th percentile
Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
100th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,109,991
Up $976,458 (+731%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$918,596
Up $846,516 (+1174%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$191,395
Up $129,942 (+211%) from 2015
Revenue
Up$2,543,917
Up $2,418,913 (+1935%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$1,697,401
Up $1,644,477 (+3107%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$846,516
Up $774,436 (+1074%) from 2015
Bsf supports and funds the growth of high-quality, high-demand schools of all types. Every child and family is unique, so we support diverse school models that vary in curriculum, gradespan, geography, and governance, among many other factors.
Boston schools fund, inc.'s (bs) mission is to add 7,000 additional seats to boston's high-performing schools by 2020. This will put boston on track to be the first major city in the country to offer a seat in a high-quality school to every student. Bsf supports boston public schools (bps) (district), charter schools, and catholic schools that are high-quality, in demand, and able to grow. Bsf provides operating and financial support to these key school partners as they plan for growth and add students. Bsf's work will provide more of boston's children with access to transformational school experiences.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $62,060 | $931,339 | ▲ $869,279 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $130,000 | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $61,533 | $40,111 | ▼ $21,422 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $1,281 | $6,516 | ▲ $5,235 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $8,659 | $2,025 | ▼ $6,634 |
| Total Assets | $133,533 | $1,109,991 | ▲ $976,458 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Grants Payable | - | $134,638 | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $61,453 | $56,757 | ▼ $4,696 |
| Total Liabilities | $61,453 | $191,395 | ▲ $129,942 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $72,080 | $722,596 | ▲ $650,516 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | - | $196,000 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $72,080 | $918,596 | ▲ $846,516 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $133,533 | $1,109,991 | ▲ $976,458 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $2,025 | $559 | $2,584 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Austin | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | FT | $93,917 | $8,940 | $102,857 |
| Benjamin Wells | Chief Operating Officer | FT | $75,250 | $3,330 | $78,580 |
| Bryant Weinberg-jones | Chief Investment Officer | FT | $38,750 | $336 | $39,086 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Katie Everett | Chair |
| Jill Shah | Director |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $1,095,438 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $416,207 |
| Other Expenses | $185,756 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $120,236 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $1,095,438 | - | - | $1,095,438 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $178,835 | $96,423 | $106,476 | $381,734 |
| Fees for Services Other | $128,753 | $1,996 | - | $130,749 |
| Payroll Taxes | $12,264 | $7,228 | $7,981 | $27,473 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $14,281 | - | $14,281 |
| Office Expenses | $1,936 | $6,270 | $1,116 | $9,322 |
| Occupancy | $4,368 | $2,280 | $2,518 | $9,166 |
| Travel | $3,801 | $2,592 | $2,145 | $8,538 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $7,000 | - | - | $7,000 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $6,634 | - | $6,634 |
| Insurance | - | $3,044 | - | $3,044 |
| Advertising | - | $2,881 | - | $2,881 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $1,141 | - | $1,141 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,432,395 | $144,770 | $120,236 | $1,697,401 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,697,401 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,697,401 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,697,401 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $0 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Excel Academy Charter School Inc | Boston, MA | 501c3 | To Support the Development of Excel Academy High School | $236,800 |
| Boston Public Schools | Roxbury, MA | N/a | To Provide Educational Consulting Services | $234,638 |
| Brooke School Foundation Inc | Roslindale, MA | 501c3 | To Support the Development of Brooke High School | $176,000 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School Foundation | Dorchester, MA | 501c3 | To Support the Development of Neighborhood House High School | $150,000 |
| The Match Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 501c3 | To Support Enrollment Growth Over Coming Years | $109,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 501c3 | To Support Enrollment Growth Over Coming Years | $60,000 |
| Generation Teach Inc Co Uncommon Knowledge and Achievement | New York, NY | 501c3 | To Support Development of a Site in Boston, Massachusetts | $60,000 |
| Boston Private Industry Council Inc | Boston, MA | 501c3 | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE BOSTON COMPACT'S UNIFIED ENROLLMENT PROPOSAL | $44,000 |
| Center for Collaborative Education Inc | Boston, MA | 501c3 | TO SUPPORT NEW MISSION HIGH SCHOOL'S SCHOOL PLANNING PROCESS | $15,000 |
| St Columbkille Partnership School | Brighton, MA | 501c3 | To Support Enrollment Growth Over Coming Years | $10,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“A copy of the form 990 is distributed to the board of directors for review and approval. Once the board of directors has completed its review and ultimately has approved the form 990, the return is filed.”
“On an annual basis, the members of the board of directors are required to complete a conflict of inetrest form, whereby any conflicts are required to be disclosed.”
“The compensation for bsf's founder and chief executive officer, as well as other officers and key employees is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. The review process conducted by the board of directors is based on an analysis of comparable market data which considers, among other criteria, the roles and responsibilities of the positions being assessed.”
“Bsf's form 1023 is available upon request. Bsf's form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org, as well as upon request.”
“Bsf's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”
“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant. The process has not changed during tax year 2015.”
“Bsf accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with asc topic, income taxes. This standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statements regarding a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Bsf has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions which qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements at june 30, 2016.”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 56757 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | BOSTON SCHOOLS FUND, INC.'S (BS) MISSION IS TO ADD 7,000 ADDITIONAL SEATS TO BOSTON'S HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS BY 2020. THIS WILL PUT BOSTON ON TRACK TO BE THE FIRST MAJOR CITY IN THE COUNTRY TO OFFER A SEAT IN A HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL TO EVERY STUDENT. BSF SUPPORTS BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS) (DISTRICT), CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS THAT ARE HIGH-QUALITY, IN DEMAND, AND ABLE TO GROW. BSF PROVIDES OPERATING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THESE KEY SCHOOL PARTNERS AS THEY PLAN FOR GROWTH AND ADD STUDENTS. BSF'S WORK WILL PROVIDE MORE OF BOSTON'S CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCES. |
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| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2881 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 2543000 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 02130 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 61533 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 40111 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 96423 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 178835 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 381734 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 1095438 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 917 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 185756 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 846516 |
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| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 1697401 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 120236 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 2543917 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 6634 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6634 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | SCHOOLS-THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF BSF'S PROGRAM WORK INCLUDES THE IDENTIFICATION AND DIRECT SUPPORT OF HIGH-QUALITY DISTRICT, CHARTER, AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WHICH ARE ABLE TO GROW TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS. BSF WORKS WITH THESE SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND ENSURE THAT THE SCHOOLS MAINTAIN THEIR HIGH QUALITY. |
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| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 4 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 989593 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14281 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 1141 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1141 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 128753 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 130749 |
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| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 5.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 50.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 50.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 8940 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 3330 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 336 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | KATIE EVERETT |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | BENJAMIN WELLS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | BRYANT WEINBERG-JONES |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 93917 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 75250 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 38750 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | CHAIR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 2015 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 2 |
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| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3044 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3044 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 917 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 917 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2025 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 2584 |
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| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | BSF SUPPORTS AND FUNDS THE GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-DEMAND SCHOOLS OF ALL TYPES. EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY IS UNIQUE, SO WE SUPPORT DIVERSE SCHOOL MODELS THAT VARY IN CURRICULUM, GRADESPAN, GEOGRAPHY, AND GOVERNANCE, AMONG MANY OTHER FACTORS. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 72080 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 918596 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 2518 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2280 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 4368 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 9166 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 1116 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 6270 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1936 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 9322 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/OtherInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7000 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 7981 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7228 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 12264 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 27473 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 130000 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1281 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 6516 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | WILLIAM AUSTIN |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | TALENT-BSF PARTNERS WITH SELECT TALENT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT BOSTON HAS A STRONG PIPELINE OF TALENTED TEACHERS AND LEADERS AS THE CITY'S SUPPLY OF HIGH-QUALITY SEATS GROWS. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt | 0 | 60000 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | POLICY-BSF SUPPORTS CITYWIDE POLICY INITIATIVES THAT MAKE IT EASIER FOR FAMILIES TO ACCESS HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS IN BOSTON. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 364347 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt | 0 | 278638 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 4 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 10990 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 72080 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 41934 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 52924 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 125004 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 846516 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 62060 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 931339 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | BSF WAS INCORPORATED ON 2/6/2015. THUS, THIS 2015 TAX FILING IS FOR BSF'S SECOND TAX YEAR AS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | BSF ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC TOPIC, INCOME TAXES. THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REGARDING A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. BSF HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHICH QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT JUNE 30, 2016. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 2 | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A SITE IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 3 | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE BOSTON COMPACT'S UNIFIED ENROLLMENT PROPOSAL |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 4 | TO SUPPORT ENROLLMENT GROWTH OVER COMING YEARS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 5 | TO SUPPORT ENROLLMENT GROWTH OVER COMING YEARS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 6 | TO SUPPORT NEW MISSION HIGH SCHOOL'S SCHOOL PLANNING PROCESS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 7 | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 8 | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | BSF'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INCLUDE REQUIRING GRANTEES TO SUBMIT REPORTS TO BSF OUTLINING VARIOUS PIECES OF INFORMATION INCLUDING HOW GRANT FUNDS WERE USED, THE GRANTEE'S PROGRESS TOWARDS REACHING THE GRANT'S GOALS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS THE GRANTEE HAS ATTAINED DUE TO THE GRANT INVESTMENT MADE BY BSF. BSF MAINTAINS RECORDS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE SELECTION CRITERIA, AMOUNT OF PROCEEDS AND GRANTEES' ELIGIBILITY FOR THE GRANT INVESTMENTS MADE BY BSF. THESE RECORDS OUTLINE BSF'S DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS WHICH IS CONDUCTED WHEN EXPLORING POTENTIAL GRANTEES. BSF'S DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS INCLUDES AN ASSESSMENT AROUND THE POTENTIAL GRANTEE'S ROLE IN SERVING A KEY NEED FOR BOSTON'S FAMILIES, POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE STRONG RESULTS, ABILITY TO GROW EFFECTIVELY, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND BSF'S CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THE POTENTIAL GRANTEE. BSF GATHERS THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THE AFOREMENTIONED ASSESSMENT THROUGH FAMILY AND STAFF INTERVIEWS, SCHOOL VISITS, AND DATA REVIEW. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ONCE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS COMPLETED ITS REVIEW AND ULTIMATELY HAS APPROVED THE FORM 990, THE RETURN IS FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INETREST FORM, WHEREBY ANY CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE COMPENSATION FOR BSF'S FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AS WELL AS OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE REVIEW PROCESS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE MARKET DATA WHICH CONSIDERS, AMONG OTHER CRITERIA, THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONS BEING ASSESSED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | BSF'S FORM 1023 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. BSF'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, AS WELL AS UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | BSF'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED DURING TAX YEAR 2015. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: |
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