The Jar

EIN: 465451888 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Jamaica Plain, MA

Total Revenue
$1,058,800
Total Expenses
$610,935
Total Assets
$815,092
Net Assets
$799,217
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
MA
Phone
8572468376
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Jar, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 298% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $448K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

To build a community at the intersection of equity, art, & relationships.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,045,588
Program Service Revenue $13,212
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,058,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $363,092
Fundraising Expenses $30,816
Program Expenses $453,019
Other Expenses $247,843
TOTAL EXPENSES $610,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,058,800 $266,186 +3.0%
Expenses $610,935 $583,444 +0.0%
Net Income $447,865 $-317,258 -2.4%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
4
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
2
$0
Total Directors
9
$125,000
Key Employees
1
$125,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Guy Ben-Aharon Executive Director & Founder 40.00
Director Key Emp
$125,000 $0 $125,000
Asiyah Herrera Clerk 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eman Ansari Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Frieze Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Taneshia Laird Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Nowlin Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachael Rollins Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Tan Chair 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Yaro Pan Treasurer 0.00
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
2025 $1,058,800 $610,935 $815,092 $447,865
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $932,651 $428,362 $696,961 $504,289
2023 $432,651 $428,362 $636,961 $4,289
2022 $309,993 $220,228 $174,681 $89,765
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