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Boston After School & Beyond Inc

EIN 20-1308560 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BOSTON AFTER SCHOOL & BEYOND, INC. IS A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT PURSUES A UNIFIED AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT, A FOCUS ON RESULTS, AND ACCESS TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY FOR HIGH-NEED STUDENTS.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$315,490, president & executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $3.9 million spent. BOSTON SUMMER LEARNING - BOSTON SUMMER LEARNING IS THE AGENCY'S MOST ENDURING INITIATIVE, IMPACTING NEARLY 17,000 BOSTON STUDENTS THROUGH HUNDREDS OF PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. CO-MANAGED BY THE AGENCY AND THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BOSTON SUMMER LEARNING LEVERAGES THE STRENGTHS OF TEACHERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND BOSTON'S RICH ARRAY OF NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $1.6 million spent. OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INITIATIVE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE AGENCY'S NETWORK OF PROGRAMS REACH OVER 7,500 STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT SUPPORT DURING AND AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY. SEVERAL PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CONTRIBUTED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS.
  3. $548,800 spent. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) - THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE (PSELI), FUNDED BY THE WALLACE FOUNDATION IN BOSTON AND FIVE OTHER CITIES, AIMS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS THROUGH COLLABORATIONS AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THEIR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTNERS. CORE ELEMENTS OF THE APPROACH INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COACHING TOWARD CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. THE AGENCY MANAGES THE WALLACE FOUNDATION GRANT, WHICH INCLUDES SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES FOR THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
  4. $429,348 spent. MEASUREMENT AND IMPROVEMENT - MEASUREMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT EACH OF THE AGENCY'S INITIATIVES. WITH COMMON MEASURES OF PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND STUDENT PROGRESS, PROGRAMS CAN UNDERSTAND THEIR RELATIVE STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND LEARN FROM OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE AGENCY'S NETWORK. MORE THAN 400 PROGRAMS AND 250 CERTIFIED OBSERVERS WORK WITH THE AGENCY TO EVALUATE PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT, USING A COMMON SUITE OF EVALUATION TOOLS AND ENGAGING IN A PEER OBSERVER NETWORK THAT BOTH ASSESSES PROGRAM QUALITY AND BUILDS THE EXPERTISE OF PROGRAM STAFF. STEM - THE AGENCY'S BOSTEM INITIATIVE IS BUILDING A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH ("STEM") ECOSYSTEM TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY STEM EXPERIENCES FOR BOSTON YOUTH. THE HANDS-ON, PROJECT-BASED NATURE OF STEM PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO LEARN COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS AND GAIN INTEREST IN STEM CAREERS. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO CREATE STRONGER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND BOSTON'S STEM RESOURCES, AND TRAIN EDUCATORS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN STEM CONTENT AND PRACTICES.POLICY & ADVOCACY - THROUGH LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL NETWORKS OF PROGRAM LEADERS, FUNDERS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND RESEARCHERS, BOSTON BEYOND INFORMS THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES TO SUPPORT AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 2025.

    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 March 2005.

    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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