Nurtury Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NURTURY GIVES GREATER BOSTON'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN IN NEED, BIRTH TO AGE 5, THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY INVESTING IN SCHOOL READINESS, PROMOTING HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.
- Income
- $30.6 million
- Spending
- $29.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 63%
- Employees
- 148
- Volunteers
- 21
- Highest pay
- $305,463, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 76 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (4)
- $4.6 million spent. CENTERS - OPERATION OF CENTER-BASED EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 1 MONTH TO 5 YEARS. THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CENTERS ARE STRUCTURED AND OPERATED IN A WAY THAT MIRRORS TRADITIONAL CENTER-BASED CARE. EACH CENTER IS MANAGED BY A PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR. EARLY EDUCATION SPECIALISTS ASSIST TEACHING STAFF WITH IMPLEMENTING A CURRICULUM THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS MADE UP OF: SOCIAL WORKER (LISWC), CASE MANAGER, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVES THE CENTERS PROGRAM.
- $17.1 million spent. FAMILY CHILD CARE - OPERATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WHOSE AGES RANGE FROM 3 MONTHS TO 13 YEARS. CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH INDEPENDENT CONTRACTED IN-HOME FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. NURTURY PROVIDES A NUMBER OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. THE FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS MADE UP OF: SOCIAL WORKER (LISWC), CASE MANAGER, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVES THE FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM.
- $3.4 million spent. LEARNING LAB - THE LEARNING LAB AT BROMLEY-HEATH IS AN INNOVATIVE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN WHOSE AGES RANGE FROM 1 MONTH TO 5 YEARS. IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICES OF TRADITIONAL CENTERS, THE LEARNING LAB ALSO HAS AN EXPANDED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT TO ITS PROGRAMMING. THE FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS MADE UP OF: SOCIAL WORKER (LISWC), CASE MANAGER, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVES THE LEARNING LAB PROGRAM.
- $1.7 million spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM - BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK ARE SERVED FAMILY-STYLE DAILY TO THE 1,000 PLUS CHILDREN WHO ARE ENROLLED IN NURTURY'S PROGRAMS. NURTURY'S REGISTERED DIETITIAN PLANS THE MEALS AT THE FOUR CENTERS, AND MONITORS THE FAMILY CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM FOR QUALITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1956.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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