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Third Sector New England Inc

EIN 04-2261109 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TSNE STRENGTHENS ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOWARDS A JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY.

Income
$92.2 million
Spending
$82.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
545
Volunteers
258
Highest pay
$442,692, 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $62.5 million spent. THROUGH AN ARRAY OF CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS, THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND BUILDS THE LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO MISSION-DRIVEN GROUPS THAT FOCUS THEIR WORK ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS. WE SUPPORT ALL PROJECTS WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. TSNE MANAGES NONPROFIT PROJECTS' FINANCES, GOVERNANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, INSURANCE NEEDS, AND OTHER INCREASINGLY COMPLEX COMPLIANCE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNING A STAND ALONE NONPROFIT. THROUGH THESE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS, WE SEEK TO PROVIDE WIDER ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE SYSTEMATICALLY DENIED FAIR ACCESS. PROJECT-BASED WORK ADDRESSES ISSUES SUCH AS CIVIL AND OTHER BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, FOOD SECURITY, AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, AND EDUCATION.
  2. $3.1 million spent. TSNE'S CONSULTING SERVICES ASSIST NON-PROFITS IN BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY USING A WHOLE SYSTEMS APPROACH. A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES ARE OFFERED THAT INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT, BOARD DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTIVE TRANSITIONS MANAGEMENT, SUCCESSION PLANNING, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING. OUR CONSULTANTS ALSO ENGAGE IN FIELD BUILDING PROJECTS WHICH AFFECT COALITIONS OR HAVE BROAD COMMUNITY IMPACT.
  3. $3.6 million spent. TSNE'S PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDES NONPROFITS WITH AFFORDABLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND BELOW-MARKET OFFICE AND MEETING SPACES. THE NONPROFIT CENTER IS BOSTON'S HOME FOR PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CHANGE NONPROFITS AND A RESOURCE FOR THE LARGER NONPROFIT COMMUNITY. WITH 110,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND MEETING SPACE, THE CENTER IS A HUB FOR NONPROFITS IN THE BOSTON AREA. DEVELOPED USING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND ENHANCE ORGANIZATIONAL STABILITY. THE CENTER'S TENANTS ARE MISSION-FOCUSED NONPROFITS COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY OPERATE AND ON THE CONSTITUENTS THEY SERVE. IN ADDITION TO THE NONPROFIT CENTER, TSNE PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT OWNED PROPERTIES.

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 November 6, 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 November 1960.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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