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East Boston Social Centers Inc

EIN 04-2104257 · East Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT EAST BOSTON SOCIAL CENTERS, WE CULTIVATE COMMUNITY, BELONGING, AND JOY FOR EAST BOSTON RESIDENTS AND OUR NEIGHBORS, THROUGH SERVICES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
182
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$194,609, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $6.1 million spent. EARLY LEARNING AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMMING - PROVISION OF QUALITY FULLY LICENSED AND ACCREDITED CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 600 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PER YEAR. THE CENTERS PROVIDE TRANSPORTAION AND NUTRITIONAL MEALS FOR ALL OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAMS AND WORK TO DEVELOP THE CHILDREN'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, SELF-HELP AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.
  2. $148,640 spent. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NETWORK - PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S LEARNING, HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOL READINESS AND POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS STARTING AT BIRTH. THE BOSTON FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NETWORK, OF WHICH EAST BOSTON SOCIAL CENTERS IS A PARTNER, IS A CITYWIDE COALITION FOCUSED ON RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG CHILD. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS PARENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS, EARLY EDUCATORS, AND FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUNG CHILDREN, BEGINNING AT BIRTH, HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WHETHER AT HOME OR IN CHILD CARE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. EVERY CHILD SHINES IS AN EAST BOSTON PARENT-LED INITIATIVE TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD ENTERS KINDERGARTEN JOYFUL, THRIVING, AND READY TO LEARN. BY USING THE FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS INCLUDING PREVENTION STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISCONNECTED FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM HAS FOUR COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PARENT SELF-EFFICACY, PARENTING SKILLS, ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT REDUCE FAMILY STRESSES, AND INTERVENTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
  4. $235,629 spent. THRIVING TEENS YOUTH PROGRAM - A NO-COST, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE STRENGTHS OF 50-60 YOUTH AGES 11 TO 17 FROM EAST BOSTON. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKFORCE TRAINING, WORK IN OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH (STEAM) EDUCATION.
  5. $147,518 spent. ACTIVE ADULTS PROGRAM - PROVIDES ELDERLY SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING EXERCISE CLASSES, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND OTHER EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1941.

    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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