Civic Intelligence

Boston Schools Fund Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-3093274

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Nov 04, 2021

53 State Street No 500Boston, MA 02109

(617) 390-5896

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

18th percentile

-6.0%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$218,449

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-4.7%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Down

$3,248,336

Down $161,602 (-4.7%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$3,066,038

Down $159,844 (-5.0%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$182,298

Down $1,758 (-1.0%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$2,679,171

Up $548,784 (+26%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$2,839,015

Down $628,547 (-18%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

-$159,844

Up $1,177,331 (+88%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2015: $133,533Liabilities 2015: $61,453Net Assets 2015: $72,0802015Assets 2016: $1,109,991Liabilities 2016: $191,395Net Assets 2016: $918,5962016Assets 2017: $4,110,075Liabilities 2017: $52,355Net Assets 2017: $4,057,7202017Assets 2018: $3,942,592Liabilities 2018: $7,409Net Assets 2018: $3,935,1832018Assets 2019: $4,572,898Liabilities 2019: $9,841Net Assets 2019: $4,563,0572019Assets 2020: $3,409,938Liabilities 2020: $184,056Net Assets 2020: $3,225,8822020Assets 2021: $3,248,336Liabilities 2021: $182,298Net Assets 2021: $3,066,0382021Assets 2022: $2,706,473Liabilities 2022: $48,659Net Assets 2022: $2,657,8142022Assets 2023: $1,954,877Liabilities 2023: $64,239Net Assets 2023: $1,890,6382023Assets 2024: $1,111,249Liabilities 2024: $145,929Net Assets 2024: $965,3202024Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,248,336
Liabilities$182,298
Net Assets$3,066,038

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $125,004Expenses 2015: $52,924Net Income 2015: $72,0802015Revenue 2016: $2,543,917Expenses 2016: $1,697,401Net Income 2016: $846,5162016Revenue 2017: $4,624,714Expenses 2017: $1,485,590Net Income 2017: $3,139,1242017Revenue 2018: $2,331,929Expenses 2018: $2,454,466Net Income 2018: -$122,5372018Revenue 2019: $3,765,124Expenses 2019: $3,137,250Net Income 2019: $627,8742019Revenue 2020: $2,130,387Expenses 2020: $3,467,562Net Income 2020: -$1,337,1752020Revenue 2021: $2,679,171Expenses 2021: $2,839,015Net Income 2021: -$159,8442021Revenue 2022: $2,444,206Expenses 2022: $2,652,430Net Income 2022: -$208,2242022Revenue 2023: $1,912,340Expenses 2023: $2,679,516Net Income 2023: -$767,1762023Revenue 2024: $2,132,351Expenses 2024: $3,033,665Net Income 2024: -$901,3142024Revenue 2025: $2,588Expenses 2025: $970,534Net Income 2025: -$967,9462025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,679,171
Expenses$2,839,015
Net Income-$159,844
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Nov 4, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,679,171
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Bsf provides grants and technical assistance to boston schools and non-profit organizations, analyzes and shares boston school data and information of the public, and supports public policies in support of this mission and vision.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,044,181$1,833,184▼ $210,997
Pledges and Grants Receivable$888,495$1,325,000▲ $436,505
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$459,143$83,869▼ $375,274
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,820$6,283▼ $10,537
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,299$0▼ $1,299
Total Assets$3,409,938$3,248,336▼ $161,602
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$164,459$164,460▲ $1
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,597$17,838▼ $1,759
Total Liabilities$184,056$182,298▼ $1,758
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,454,334$1,750,557▲ $296,223
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,771,548$1,315,481▼ $456,067
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,225,882$3,066,038▼ $159,844
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,409,938$3,248,336▼ $161,602

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$6,773$6,773
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William AustinFounder & CEOFT$194,608$23,841$218,449
Kerry DonahueChief Strategy OfficerFT$171,860$8,554$180,414
Latoya GayleEntrepreneur-in-residenceFT$169,994$7,842$177,836
Rana KannanCOOFT$153,000$1,693$154,693
Stefani FerlanDirector of InvestmentFT$120,500$23,841$144,341
Natalya SubbotinaDirector of OperationsFT$108,230$9,353$117,583

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kathryn EverettChair
Andrea WolfeDirector
Jeff NaylorDirector
Lisa JacksonDirector
Micah SagebielDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,678,210
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$961
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,513,751
Change in Net Assets
$-159,844

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,679,171
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,679,171
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,679,171
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,256,674
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,060,988
Other Expenses$521,353
Total Fundraising Expense$127,696
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,060,988--$1,060,988
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$457,045$57,130$57,130$571,305
Other Salaries and Wages$486,544$17,867$17,867$522,278
Fees for Services Other$330,707$13,274$13,274$357,255
Other Employee Benefits$104,955$5,722$5,722$116,399
Occupancy$38,925$12,975$12,975$64,875
Payroll Taxes$41,054$2,819$2,819$46,692
Fees for Services Accounting$23,312$7,771$7,771$38,854
Office Expenses$20,307$3,541$3,541$27,389
Travel$7,413$2,471$2,471$12,355
Advertising$4,691$1,564$1,564$7,819
Insurance$3,278$1,093$1,093$5,464
Information Technology$3,209$1,070$1,070$5,349
Depreciation Depletion$779$260$260$1,299
Fees for Services Legal$416$139$139$694
Total Functional Expenses$2,583,623$127,696$127,696$2,839,015

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,839,015
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,839,015
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,839,015
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
50canProvidence, RI501c3Grant to Schoolfacts Boston$428,248
Boston Educational Development FundBoston, MA501c3School Grants to 4 Schools for Planning, Improvement, and Expansion$183,855
Attuned Education PartnersMontclair, NJ501c3School Re-entry Support for 11 Schools$140,000
City of Boston - Boston Public SchoolsRoxbury, MA501c3Perry School Improvement$82,788
Brass Tacks InnovationsSan Antonio, TX-Technical Support for Mew Mission and East Boston High Grants$60,000
Academy of the Pacific Rim FoundationHyde Park, MA501c3School Improvement Support$58,710
Mission Grammar SchoolBoston, MA501c3Expansion Grant$50,000
Friends of the PerryBoston, MA501c3School Improvement Support$44,175
Attuned Education PartnersMontclair, NJ501c3Catherdal Grant Support$39,000
Little UprisingsJamaica Plain, MA-Mendell School Curriculum Development$24,000
East Boston Social Center IncEast Boston, MA-Remote Learning Support for East Boston Schools$15,000
Boston College Trustees (lynch Leadership Academy)Chestnut Hill, MA-Coaching for Mendell School$5,000
Friends of Jp Manning SchoolBoston, MA-Refund of Grant Overpayment.$-70,066
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

On an annual basis, the members of the board of directors are required to complete a conflict of interest form, whereby any conflicts are required to be disclosed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

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.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

Bsf's form 1023 is available upon request. Bsf's form 990 is available at www.guidestar.org, as well as upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Bsf's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Schools Fund Inc
EIN
47-3093274
Phone
6173905896
Address
53 STATE STREET NO 500, BOSTON, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
William Austin
Title
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Phone
6173905896
Signed
2021-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Austin
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
12
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Aafcpas Inc
Address
50 WASHINGTON STREET, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
Preparer
Thomas Washburn CPA
Phone
5083669100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Payroll services: program service expenses 1,265. Management and general expenses 422. Fundraising expenses 422. Total expenses 2,109. Boston schools finder support: program service expenses 235,986. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 235,986. Policy support: program service expenses 34,730. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 34,730. Consulting: program service expenses 58,726. Management and general expenses 12,852. Fundraising expenses 12,852. Total expenses 84,430.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

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 2020.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Bsf's informational returns are subject to examination by federal and state jurisdictions.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, 2021. Bsf's informational returns are subject to examination by federal and state jurisdictions.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BSF'S INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS.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, 2021. BSF'S INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt8TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR MEW MISSION AND EAST BOSTON HIGH GRANTS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt9REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT FOR EAST BOSTON SCHOOLS
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt5CITY OF BOSTON - BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt10BOSTON COLLEGE TRUSTEES (LYNCH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY)
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