BOSTON CRITIC INC DBA BOSTON REVIEW (EIN 042619695) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEBORAH CHASMAN

Phone

6173241360

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BOSTON CRITIC INC DBA BOSTON REVIEW, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $684K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $830K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

PROMOTION, ENCOURAGEMENT, & DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL CRITICISM AND SUPPORT OF THE LITERARY ARTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $495,278

Program Service Revenue $184,697

Investment Income $4,234

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $684,209

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $487,521

Fundraising Expenses $30,681

Program Expenses $454,751

Other Expenses $342,482

TOTAL EXPENSES $830,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$684,209	$986,327	-0.3%
Expenses	$830,003	$946,942	-0.1%
Net Income	$-145,794	$39,385	-4.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$169,272

Total Directors

$169,272

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBORAH CHASMAN	MANAGING EDITOR/DIR AND SECRETARY	40.00	Officer Director	$135,061	$34,211	$169,272
JOSHUA COHEN	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES SABEL	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$684,209	$830,003	$611,673	$-145,794
2023	$986,327	$946,942	$790,032	$39,385
2022	$869,037	$1,006,444	$737,634	$-137,407
2021	$1,390,241	$879,738	$864,092	$510,503
2020	$840,442	$703,570	$344,347	$136,872
2019	$715,800	$698,873	$214,228	$16,927
2018	$971,097	$749,453	$198,154	$221,644

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