Civic Intelligence

Boston Schools Fund Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-3093274

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 08, 2024

53 State Street 500Boston, MA 02109

(617) 419-7100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

9th percentile

-40%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$236,225

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$1,954,877

Down $751,596 (-28%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,890,638

Down $767,176 (-29%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$64,239

Up $15,580 (+32%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$1,912,340

Down $531,866 (-22%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,679,516

Up $27,086 (+1.0%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$767,176

Down $558,952 (-268%) from 2022

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

2023

Assets$1,954,877
Liabilities$64,239
Net Assets$1,890,638

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

2023

Revenue$1,912,340
Expenses$2,679,516
Net Income-$767,176
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 8, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,912,340
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$992,462$1,098,094▲ $105,632
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,294,784$779,586▼ $515,198
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$319,404$70,845▼ $248,559
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$99,823$6,352▼ $93,471
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$2,706,473$1,954,877▼ $751,596
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$28,409$64,239▲ $35,830
Grants Payable$20,250$0▼ $20,250
Total Liabilities$48,659$64,239▲ $15,580
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,719,784$1,304,586▼ $415,198
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$938,030$586,052▼ $351,978
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,657,814$1,890,638▼ $767,176
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,706,473$1,954,877▼ $751,596

Asset Categories

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

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William AustinFounder & CEOFT$211,048$25,177$236,225
Rana KannanChief Operating OfficerFT$186,340$25,177$211,517
Kerry DonahueChief Strategy OfficerFT$186,340$9,498$195,838
MEGHAN O'KEEFEManaging Director of InvestmentFT$159,573$9,498$169,071
Natalya SubbotinaDirector of OperationsFT$117,565$8,998$126,563

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lisa JacksonChair
Henry BoyeDirector
Stephen ChanDirector
Tammy TaiDirector
Andrea WolfeSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,908,684
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,656
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,908,684
Change in Net Assets
$-767,176

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,912,340
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,912,340
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,912,340
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,478,544
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$720,445
Other Expenses$480,527
Total Fundraising Expense$150,187
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$720,445--$720,445
Other Salaries and Wages$588,441$39,014$39,014$666,469
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$527,668$65,958$65,958$659,584
Fees for Services Other$259,133$7,354$7,354$273,841
Payroll Taxes$82,546$7,167$7,167$96,880
Occupancy$37,321$12,440$12,440$62,201
Other Employee Benefits$46,113$4,749$4,749$55,611
Fees for Services Accounting-$45,504-$45,504
Office Expenses$30,675$851$851$32,377
Conferences and Meetings$10,449$3,483$3,483$17,415
Advertising$10,313$3,438$3,438$17,189
Travel$8,980$2,993$2,993$14,966
Information Technology$4,955$1,652$1,652$8,259
Insurance$3,264$1,088$1,088$5,440
Fees for Services Legal-$3,335-$3,335
Total Functional Expenses$2,330,303$199,026$150,187$2,679,516

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,679,516
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,679,516
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,679,516
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$200,000
Attuned Education PartnersMontclair, NJ-Learning Acceleration Support$199,650
Boston Educational Development FundBoston, MA501c3School Grants to 4 Schools for Planning, Improvement, and Expansion$114,000
The Canizales Group LLCWashington, DC-To Provide Consulting Services to the Hernandez School$80,155
Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education IncSan Francisco, CA501c3TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION$60,966
Northeastern University Research AccountingBoston, MA-TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION$31,726
Friends of the Rafael Hernndez SchoolRoxbury, MA501c3To Improve the Learning Outcomes of Students Through Effective Implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials With a Focus on Historically Marginalized Students Including Those That Identify as Black, Latinx, Students With Disabilities, and English Learners$23,948
Conservatory Lab Charter SchoolDorchester, MA501c3To Improve the Learning Outcomes of Students Through Effective Implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials With a Focus on Historically Marginalized Students Including Those That Identify as Black, Latinx, Students With Disabilities, and English Learners$10,000
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 A, Line 8B

There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the board.

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. This process is overseen by the president of the board.

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. This process is conducted on an annual basis. The process described here was last completed in 2022

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Schools Fund
EIN
47-3093274
Phone
6174197100
Address
53 STATE STREET 500, BOSTON, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
William Austin
Title
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Phone
6174197100
Signed
2024-04-08
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
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
4 BATTERYMARCH PARK SUITE 100, QUINCY, MA 02169
Preparer
Danielle Nihill
Phone
7819821001
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Payroll services: program service expenses 1,719. Management and general expenses 573. Fundraising expenses 573. Total expenses 2,865. Boston schools finder support: program service expenses 189,072. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 189,072. Policy support: program service expenses 48,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,000. Consulting: program service expenses 20,342. Management and general expenses 6,781. Fundraising expenses 6,781. Total expenses 33,904.

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1GRANT TO SCHOOLFACTS BOSTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2TO IMPROVE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF STUDENTS THROUGH EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WITH A FOCUS ON HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED STUDENTS INCLUDING THOSE THAT IDENTIFY AS BLACK, LATINX, STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ENGLISH LEARNERS
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