THE BOSTON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 222514422 501(c)(3)

ROXBURY, MA

Total Revenue
$8,018,521
Total Expenses
$6,040,793
Total Assets
$13,028,638
Net Assets
$11,865,611
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
PAMELA LEINS
Phone
6176359700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE BOSTON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

THE BOSTON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. (BEDF) IS THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS). AS THE FISCAL AGENT, NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF BPS, BEDF ENABLES A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY BPS SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS. THE MAJORITY OF BEDF FUNDING REVENUES COME FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY, SUCH AS FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THIS FUNDING SUSTAINS AND EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE UNAVAILABLE, SUCH AS SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS, LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS, AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,929,516
Program Service Revenue $587,565
Investment Income $501,440
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $8,018,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,099,284
Salaries & Benefits $630,803
Fundraising Expenses $32,048
Program Expenses $5,099,284
Other Expenses $278,658
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,040,793

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,018,521 $4,730,121 +0.7%
Expenses $6,040,793 $9,661,544 -0.4%
Net Income $1,977,728 $-4,931,423 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
22
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$279,940
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN IVEY BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE VELASQUEZ CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONSTANZA CABELLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CINELLI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN KUDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHALIE MERIDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD L MILLER JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN TOWNSEND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BLOOM EX-OFFICIO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MURIEL LEONARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA LEINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$179,588 $14,922 $194,510
NICHOLAS AMARO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$82,144 $3,286 $85,430
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
2025 $8,018,521 $6,040,793 $13,028,638 $1,977,728
2024 $4,730,121 $9,661,544 $11,550,644 $-4,931,423
2024 $4,730,121 $9,661,544 $11,550,644 $-4,931,423
2023 $13,945,804 $13,044,823 $16,217,388 $900,981
2023 $13,910,209 $13,043,036 $16,009,168 $867,173
2022 $11,439,673 $11,199,012 $15,140,850 $240,661
2022 $9,175,360 $11,651,355 $15,164,879 $-2,475,995
2021 $7,338,660 $6,785,250 $14,159,042 $553,410
2020 $7,911,670 $6,962,768 $15,902,932 $948,902
2019 $9,252,064 $9,109,626 $12,629,935 $142,438
2018 $11,310,050 $11,278,068 $12,475,376 $31,982
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