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Trustees of Eliot School

EIN 04-2173050 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ELIOT SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING IN THE FINE AND APPLIED ARTS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ADVANCE APPRECIATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TO ENCOURAGE THE PLEASURE OF CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
78
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$78,219, executive director

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

Weak: 36 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. OTHE ELIOT SCHOOL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FROM JAMAICA PLAIN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH TRAINING IN THE APPLIED AND FINE ARTS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED GROWTH, ENHANCING THEIR REACH AND IMPACT. OUR COLLABORATION WITH BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS) ALSO CONTINUED TO EXPAND, FOSTERING DEEPER CONNECTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 1200 STUDENTS. NOTABLY, THE TEEN BRIDGE PROGRAM THRIVED DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING VACATIONS, ENGAGING STUDENTS IN TOURS OF VARIOUS ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WERE DEVELOPED THAT ARE SET TO CREATE EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS IN FY 2025. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR YOUTH ACROSS THE REGION.

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 March 1943.

    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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