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Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association

EIN 04-2713813 · Chestnut Hill, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to maintain a Christian Science refuge for healing, prayer, and spiritual growth; to provide the practical, spiritual ministry of Christian Science nursing, and training in the art of Christian Science nursing.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
80
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$164,453, ceo & president

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $3.6 million spent. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE PROGRAM - OUR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICES PROVIDE A REFUGE AND TENDER, SKILLED CARE FOR THOSE RELYING ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FOR HEALING. THIS CARE INCLUDES PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITY, NOURISHMENT, CLEANLINESS, COMMUNICATION, COMFORT, REST, AND ONE'S SURROUNDINGS. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE IS SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY A JOURNAL-LISTED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE AND IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE RECEIVING TREATMENT FROM A JOURNAL-LISTED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER. ADMISSION COORDINATORS RESPOND 24 HOURS A DAY TO REQUESTS FOR CARE THROUGH INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, OR VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICES. OVER 104 PATIENTS WERE SERVED IN 2024. (Expenses $ 185,494 including grants of $ 3,368)(Revenue $ 109,453) VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING - IN 2024, OUR VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICE MADE 512 VISITS TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN MA, CT, MD & RI. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
  2. $3.1 million spent. Residential Programs consist of four programs: Rest and Study program is a provision for those seeking a quiet refuge for prayer and spiritual study. It also provides a peaceful haven for friends and family that are supporting individuals receiving Christian Science nursing care on our campus. The Residences at 910 supports an independent living program for senior Christian Scientists. Associates' accommodations are provided for Christian Science staff working at Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association. Temporary Housing is a temporary provision for Christian Scientists working or doing research at the Christian Science Center or other local Christian Science organizations.
  3. $997,751 spent. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES TRAINING - WHEN MARY BAKER EDDY CALLED FOR THE FOUNDING OF A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CARE INSTITUTION, SHE SAID THAT IT WAS ALSO TO PROVIDE TRAINING. SINCE 1921, OUR SCHOOL HAS BEEN TRAINING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES FROM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TODAY THE FOUR-COURSE CURRICULUM ADDRESSES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING ARTS, ETHICS, AND SKILLS REFLECTIVE OF THE CHURCH MANUAL BY-LAW "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE" (ART. VIII, SECT. 31). THE CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF CLASSROOM AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING THAT SUPPORT A SPIRITUALLY IMPELLED PRACTICE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES ALREADY LISTED IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE JOURNAL AND FOR THOSE ACTIVELY SUPPORTING THE PRACTICE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING. SINCE 2002, 961 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES FROM 30 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING FACILITIES, VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICES AND OTHER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. (Expenses $ 185,494 including grants of $ 3,368)(Revenue $ 109,453) VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING - IN 2024, OUR VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICE MADE 512 VISITS TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN MA, CT, MD & RI. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
  4. $185,494 spent. VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING - IN 2024, OUR VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICE MADE 512 VISITS TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN MA, CT, MD & RI. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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 July 1982.

    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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