BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC

EIN: 237089998 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$4,616,694
Total Expenses
$4,051,922
Total Assets
$27,040,905
Net Assets
$25,672,455
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
KRISTI KEEFE
Phone
6174265000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC, founded in 1970, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.1M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (BCA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS CAMPUS THAT SUPPORTS WORKING ARTISTS TO CREATE, PERFORM AND EXHIBIT NEW WORKS; DEVELOPS NEW AUDIENCES; AND CONNECTS THE ARTS TO COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $522,047
Program Service Revenue $1,566,283
Investment Income $53,206
Other Revenue $2,475,158
TOTAL REVENUE $4,616,694

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,733,318
Fundraising Expenses $805,624
Program Expenses $2,516,635
Other Expenses $2,318,604
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,051,922

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,616,694 $3,312,174 +0.4%
Expenses $4,051,922 $4,741,695 -0.1%
Net Income $564,772 $-1,429,521 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
62
Volunteers
35

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
6
$199,998
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMANDA ACCARDI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BIANCA SIGH WARD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SAVIANO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER PINCK CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GF RUGGIERI-LAM CHAIR EMERITUS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN A SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KELLEY GILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS TUCCIARONE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA G MELONE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY MCDONALD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MILLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL M WALTHER TREASURER (UNTIL 6/25) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN CURRAN BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 5/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY SWEENEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONIQUE LE MELLE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTI KEEFE CEO 40.00
Officer
$180,308 $19,690 $199,998
ALICIA NICHOLS SR DIR DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$111,265 $19,690 $130,955
HESHAN DE SILVA-WEERAMUNI SR DIR MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$101,254 $6,371 $107,625
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 $4,616,694 $4,051,922 $27,040,905 $564,772
2024 $3,312,174 $4,741,695 $26,784,144 $-1,429,521
2023 $2,750,701 $4,566,592 $27,984,819 $-1,815,891
2022 $3,268,105 $3,768,961 $29,580,802 $-500,856
2021 $3,111,381 $3,040,323 $30,377,823 $71,058
2020 $2,287,529 $3,721,446 $30,146,394 $-1,433,917
2019 $30,030,016 $3,592,553 $30,675,781 $26,437,463
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