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Crossroads for Kids Inc

EIN 04-2103837 · Duxbury, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CROSSROADS SERVES OVER 1,000 YOUTH (GR. 2-12) FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN GREATER BOSTON AND BROCKTON. YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH PEERS AND ROLE MODELS.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
232
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$158,107, vice president-operations

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 28 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.1 million spent. CROSSROADS CAMPS: RESIDENTIAL, OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT OFFER TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES AS CHILDREN DEVELOP THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED FOR SUCCESS AT HOME AND IN SCHOOL. EVERY CHILD HAS OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR SWIMMING SKILLS, LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE, TACKLE THE HIGH ROPES COURSE, EXPLORE THE UNIQUE BEAUTY OF NATURE, AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE A DEEP SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING-THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THEIR BEST SELVES IN A SAFE, FUN, AND ENGAGING SETTING (GR. 2-8).
  2. $1.4 million spent. CROSSROADS JUNIOR LEADERS: CHILDREN BUILD ON THEIR SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR THROUGH WEEKEND AND VACATION WEEK PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION, ARTS ENRICHMENT, SERVICE LEARNING, AND BEGIN THE PROCESS OF EXPLORING COLLEGES AND CAREERS (GR. 3-7).
  3. $481,109 spent. CAMP WING - DAY CAMP: SERVING YOUTH AGES 5-17 FROM THE SOUTH SHORE, CAMP WING DAY CAMP OFFERS ENGAGING SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SWIMMING (BOTH INSTRUCTIONAL AND FREE SWIM), BOATING, ARTS, SPORTS, NATURE AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1937.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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