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Pflag Greater Boston

EIN 04-3272394 · Waltham, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PFLAG GREATER BOSTON WORKS TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT THROUGH: SUPPORT TO COPE WITH AN ADVERSE SOCIETY, EDUCATION TO ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC, ADVOCACY TO END DISCRIMINATION AND TO SECURE EQUAL CIVIL RIGHTS. PFLAG GREATER BOSTON PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY, AND ACTS TO CREATE A SOCIETY THAT IS HEALTHY AND RESPECTFUL OF HUMAN DIVERSITY.

Income
$663,048
Spending
$601,895
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
6
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$128,594, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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. $373,514 spent. PFLAG GREATER BOSTON WORKS TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS OF UNDERSTANDING SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT THROUGH: SUPPORT - SUPPORT GROUPS AND A TELEPHONE HELPLINE THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS COPE WITH AN ADVERSE SOCIETY, EDUCATION - TO ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC, AND ADVOCACY - TO END DISCRIMINATION AND TO SECURE EQUAL CIVIL RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY, AND ACTS TO CREATE A SOCIETY THAT IS HEALTHY AND RESPECTFUL OF HUMAN DIVERSITY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION SPEAKS AT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE STATE OF MA, AND ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS IN WORKPLACE, HEALTHCARE, FAITH- BASED, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS, WITH THE FOCUS ALWAYS BEING AROUND LGBT ISSUES AND ACCEPTANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 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 1994.

    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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