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Allston Brighton Comm Dev Corp

EIN 04-2716278 · Brighton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

THE ALLSTON BRIGHTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (THE CDC) BUILDS A STRONGER AND MORE STABLE COMMUNITY BY REPRESENTING AND SUPPORTING THE EXPRESSED INTERESTS, POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF ALLSTON BRIGHTON'S DIVERSE LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INSTITUTIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL INCOMES.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-75.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
33
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$164,746, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (9)
  1. $816,212 spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT AND RESIDENT SERVICES.IN MARCH, ACQUIRED A HISTORIC BUILDING IN BRIGHTON CENTER CONSISTING OF 33 APARTMENT UNITS AND 7,500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE. ACQUISITION FUNDING WAS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF BOSTON AND CEDAC. THE PROPERTY WILL BE REHABILITATED AND CONVERTED TO AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. IN JULY, BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON THE DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT OF A 20-UNIT PROPERTY, SWITCHING TO ALL ELECTRIC HEATING, COOLING AND DOMESTIC HOT WATER. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY A GREEN FINANCING LOAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, $2.6 MILLION IN STATE AND CITY FUNDS, PRIVATE GRANTS, AND THE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL IN 2024 OF $330,000 IN UTILITY INCENTIVES FROM THE LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE NETWORK (LEAN). THIS REHAB IS PROJECTED TO REDUCE ENERGY USAGE BY 70%. IN NOVEMBER, COMPLETED THE DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT OF A 33-UNIT PROPERTY. THIS REHAB WAS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY 4% LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS (LIHTC) AND $4 MILLION IN PUBLIC FUNDS. SECURED A $2 MILLION GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES TO DECARBONIZE A 50-UNIT PROPERTY. PENDING THE RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS, THIS PROJECT WILL COMMENCE IN FALL 2025. AWARDED 49 PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS (PBVS) FROM THE BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY THAT WILL BE USED AT THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF 49 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL APARTMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS AT A SITE ACQUIRED IN LATE 2023. A SMALL PROJECT REVIEW APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF BOSTON IN AUGUST. THIS NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS ANTICIPATED TO START IN 2026.PROVIDED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS IN 506 UNITS OF RENTAL HOUSING, WITH A MIXTURE OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING. MET WITH RESIDENTS FOR 487 UNIQUE MEETINGS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING HOUSING STABILITY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. ASSISTED 52 RESIDENTS WITH RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS, RECEIVING APPROVAL FOR $136,285 TO HELP PREVENT DISPLACEMENT AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC RECOVERY. PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED A BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO 506 HOUSEHOLDS TO KEEP THEM INFORMED ABOUT RESOURCES, EVENTS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PROGRAM AND IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. HELD BI-MONTHLY MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES AT 2 PROPERTY SITES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABCD, PROVIDING 306 BAGS OF FOOD. CONTINUED AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 13 YOUTH WITH 13 TUTORS FROM BOSTON COLLEGE PROVIDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT. LAUNCHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSTON UNIVERSITY'S ANATOMY ACADEMY, PROVIDING YOUTH WITH INTERACTIVE SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. DISTRIBUTED BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO 115 YOUTH AT THE START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR. HOSTED A COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINIC AND CONTINUED DISTRIBUTING COVID TEST KITS AND MASKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS' HEALTH AND SAFETY. DELIVERED 54 RESIDENT PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS. PARTNERED WITH MASSHOUSING'S TAP PROGRAM TO ENHANCE RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES. COLLABORATED WITH THE ELIOT SCHOOL OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS TO RUN ADULT CERAMICS WORKSHOPS, OFFERING CREATIVE OUTLETS FOR EXPRESSION AND HEALING. INTRODUCED A MEDIATION AND ART SERIES, HELPING RESIDENTS EXPLORE CONFLICT RESOLUTION THROUGH ART-BASED PRACTICES. FACILITATED A MASS BIOED WORKSHOP TO PROMOTE STEM ENGAGEMENT AND CAREER EXPLORATION. HOSTED AN ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS WORKSHOP TO SUPPORT CAREGIVERS AND RAISE AWARENESS OF MEMORY CARE RESOURCES. OFFERED ZUMBA AND YOGA WELLNESS CLASSES TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH. CELEBRATED THE SEASONS WITH THEMED EVENTS INCLUDING THE ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY, HAUNTED HALLWAY, AND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABCD, TURKEY DISTRIBUTION. DURING THE DECEMBER HOLIDAYS, DISTRIBUTED TOYS FOR 129 CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOYS FOR TOTS. IN TOTAL, 642 RESIDENTS ATTENDED OUR RESIDENT PROGRAMS.
  2. $888,405 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. ENCOURAGED A HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE, EQUITABLE AND ENGAGED ALLSTON BRIGHTON BY STRENGTHENING OUR WORK WITH LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS SO THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESIDE IN AND BECOME LEADERS IN THE ALLSTON BRIGHTON COMMUNITY. FACILITATED MEETINGS WITH RESIDENT MEMBERS OF THE FANEUIL GARDENS IMPACT ADVISORY GROUP (IAG) REGARDING UNDERSTANDING THE ARTICLE 80 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS BEING HELD AS PART OF THE REDESIGN OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT. DEVELOPED AND FACILITATED AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AT FANEUIL GARDENS THAT FOCUSED ON INCREASING THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AND VOLUNTEERS OFFERED HOMEWORK HELP AND ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE LOCAL LIBRARY AND WEEKLY PROGRAMMING BY THE HARVARDEDPORTAL. FUNDED BY A STATE GRANT, THE PROGRAM ALSO ARRANGED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH TO ATTEND SUMMER PROGRAMMING AT THE OAK SQUARE YMCA. CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN AND SERVE AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE ALLSTON BRIGHTON HEALTH COLLABORATIVE, FORMED TO WORK ACROSS SECTORS TO IMPROVE OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH.
  3. $243,287 spent. HOMEBUYING EDUCATION AND COUNSELING.PREPARED FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS FOR AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP: TAUGHT SIXTEEN 9-HOUR HOMEBUYING 101 CLASSES, FOUR OF THEM IN SPANISH, GRADUATING 625 HOUSEHOLDS; PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING TO 76 GRADUATES OF THE HOMEBUYING 101 CLASSES; AND GRADUATED 63 INDIVIDUALS FROM FRAMEWORK, AN ONLINE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE. HOMEBUYING 101 CLASSES AND PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING WERE PROVIDED ONLINE. EDUCATED 191 PROSPECTIVE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS THROUGH ONE OF OUR THREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS: HOMEBUYING 100: INTRODUCTION TO HOMEBUYING; HOMEBUYING 102: HOMEBUYING ASSISTANCE; AND HOMEBUYING 202: CONDO PURCHASE AND OWNERSHIP. THESE WORKSHOPS WERE OFFERED A COMBINED 19 TIMES THROUGHOUT 2024; FOUR OF THE HOMEBUYING 102 WORKSHOPS WERE PROVIDED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. ONE OF THE TEAM'S TWO HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELORS IS FLUENT IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH AND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE TO SPANISH-SPEAKING PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS.
  4. CAROL AVENUE PROPERTY - 33 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
  5. $115,040 spent. 6 QUINT AVENUE PROPERTY - 15 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
  6. $799,452 spent. HANO HOMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - 20 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
  7. $766,668 spent. WARREN HALL ACQUISITION LLC - THIRTY-THREE-UNIT APARTMENT PROPERTY
  8. $5,822 spent. EVERETT STREET CROSSING LP
  9. $1.6 million spent. LONG GLEN RENTAL LLC - FIFTY-NINE RESIDENTIAL UNITS

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 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 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 June 1981.

    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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