BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION (EIN 046111344) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1957

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HEMA KAILASAM

Phone

6177420615

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION, founded in 1957, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING INNOVATION IN LEGAL SERVICES, ENHANCING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE UNDERSERVED, AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC INTEREST ACTIVITIES OF THE BAR.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,401,701

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $74,334

Other Revenue $-94,040

TOTAL REVENUE $3,381,995

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,832,347

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $113,816

Program Expenses $1,897,723

Other Expenses $434,456

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,266,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,381,995	$2,806,999	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,266,803	$2,043,099	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,115,192	$763,900	+0.5%

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

N/A

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

$373,747

Total Directors

$373,747

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MEGAN GATES	PRESIDENT ELECT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN P HALL	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN AFFUSO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIETTA BOWENS JONES	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ESME CARAMELLO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK R FITZGERALD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT A FAUST	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID L FERRERA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA J NAHILL FRAHM	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH L KILSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN C HENRY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIVA KAVIMI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH L BIERWIRTH JR	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN F MURPHY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIGEL LONG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD H SEKSAY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER G CLARK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA MCMORROW	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA GOMES	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE INOMATA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHINH H PHAM	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANLEEN SINGH	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW V P MCTYGUE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC A RUBENSTEIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY R WILSKER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD M PAGE JR	ASST. SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$20,463	$373,747
JAMES PARKER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAQUEL WEBSTER	TRUSTEE	1.00	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	$3,381,995	$2,266,803	$15,510,433	$1,115,192
2023	$2,806,999	$2,043,099	$12,609,247	$763,900
2022	$1,799,920	$1,942,300	$10,948,237	$-142,380
2021	$1,575,167	$1,639,778	$12,346,547	$-64,611
2020	$1,700,244	$1,737,500	$11,227,107	$-37,256
2019	$1,899,434	$1,665,278	$10,747,443	$234,156
2018	$1,657,005	$1,650,927	$10,188,247	$6,078

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