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Bma Tenpoint Inc

EIN 04-3499852 · Roxbury, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP MEMBER PASTORS PROVIDE FAITH-BASED SOLUTIONS TO THE NEEDS AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS THAT CONFRONT THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF BOSTON.

Income
$670,021
Spending
$838,905
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $386,888 spent. MEMBERSHIP IS A PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES OUR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERS ON ISSUES AND INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. WE HOST TEN MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETINGS IN WHICH SIXTY TO EIGHTY MEMBERS CONVENE TO ADDRESS TOPICS SUCH AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, WORSHIP LIFE, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, YOUTH & FAMILIES, LEADERSHIP, HIV/AIDS & HEALTH SERVICES.
  2. $133,549 spent. THE VICTORY GENERATION OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON DEVELOPING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND COGNITIVE SKILLS TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF CHILDREN WITH EMPHASIS ON PHYSICAL EXERCISE, HEALTH, THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, AND MUSIC. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AN ONLINE "SATURYDAY ACADEMY" TO SUPPORT YOUTHS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE.
  3. $44,758 spent. TEEN CAFE IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SAFE SPACES, ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH VIOLENCE PERIODS, WHERE TEENS CAN GATHER AND ENGAGE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WITH CARING ADULTS.
  4. $27,494 spent. THE FIT CHURCH COMMUNITY PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE WITH LOCAL CONGREGATIONS BASED IN SPECIFIC LOW-INCOME, MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS IN BOSTON, TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES FOR THEIR COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. OUR GOALS ARE TO HELP OUR CHURCHES AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES IMPROVE EATING HABITS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH RESOURCES.
  5. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS A PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FREE SUMMER PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT GREATER BOSTON. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND RECREATION AND MEALS ARE OFTEN SERVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? 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 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 January 2001.

    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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