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Boston Project Ministries Inc

EIN 04-3395307 · Dorchester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IS TO ENGAGE NEIGHBORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD AND NURTURE STRONG COMMUNITIES CHARACTERIZED BY GOD' SHALOM

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$896,271
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
76
Volunteers
250

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR MISSION BY: INVOLVING NEIGHBORS AS LEADERS IN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BOSTON PROJECT MINISTRIES, INC. 04-3395307. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR PROJECTS, INVESTING IN LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDING NEW RESOURCES (E.G. VOLUNTEERS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE) WITHIN THE TALBOT-NORFOLK TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MISSION IS ANCHORED IN A MODEL OF ESTABLISHING NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY HOUSES IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. NEIGHBORS UTILIZE THESE SAFE HAVENS AS GATHERING PLACES, RESOURCE CENTERS AND CENTRALIZED LOCATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC AREAS INCLUDING YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION USES A PRINCIPLE-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK FROM THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR MISSION BY: INVOLVING NEIGHBORS AS LEADERS IN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BOSTON PROJECT MINISTRIES, INC. 04-3395307. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR PROJECTS, INVESTING IN LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDING NEW RESOURCES (E.G. VOLUNTEERS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE) WITHIN THE TALBOT-NORFOLK TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MISSION IS ANCHORED IN A MODEL OF ESTABLISHING NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY HOUSES IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. NEIGHBORS UTILIZE THESE SAFE HAVENS AS GATHERING PLACES, RESOURCE CENTERS AND CENTRALIZED LOCATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC AREAS INCLUDING YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION USES A PRINCIPLE-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK FROM THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.
  2. $776,430 spent. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR MISSION BY: INVOLVING NEIGHBORS AS LEADERS IN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BOSTON PROJECT MINISTRIES, INC. 04-3395307. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR PROJECTS, INVESTING IN LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDING NEW RESOURCES (E.G. VOLUNTEERS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE) WITHIN THE TALBOT-NORFOLK TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MISSION IS ANCHORED IN A MODEL OF ESTABLISHING NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY HOUSES IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. NEIGHBORS UTILIZE THESE SAFE HAVENS AS GATHERING PLACES, RESOURCE CENTERS AND CENTRALIZED LOCATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC AREAS INCLUDING YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION USES A PRINCIPLE-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK FROM THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR MISSION BY: INVOLVING NEIGHBORS AS LEADERS IN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BOSTON PROJECT MINISTRIES, INC. 04-3395307. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND FULFILL THEIR PROJECTS, INVESTING IN LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDING NEW RESOURCES (E.G. VOLUNTEERS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE) WITHIN THE TALBOT-NORFOLK TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MISSION IS ANCHORED IN A MODEL OF ESTABLISHING NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY HOUSES IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. NEIGHBORS UTILIZE THESE SAFE HAVENS AS GATHERING PLACES, RESOURCE CENTERS AND CENTRALIZED LOCATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC AREAS INCLUDING YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION USES A PRINCIPLE-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK FROM THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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