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Paraclete Center Inc

EIN 04-3309563 · South Boston, MA

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

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
8 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$3,337 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SUSPENDED DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS AT THE END OF 2020 DUE TO STAFFING AND FUNDRAISING CHALLENGES BROUGHT ON BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE EMPLOYEES DURING THE YEARS 2021 TO 2024. THE BOARD HAS CONTINUED TO MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS AND ENGAGED A NON-PROFIT CONSULTANT IN 2021 TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH RESULTED IN A VOTE TO SELL THE REAL ESTATE ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND USE THE SALE PROCEEDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. THE SALE OF THE BUILDING OCCURRED ON APRIL 26, 2024. THE BOARD IS PLANNING TO MAKE AWARDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DURING 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.

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