COLLEGE AFFORDABLE INC

EIN: 883690739 501(c)(3) Education

NEEDHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$732,847
Total Expenses
$695,339
Total Assets
$112,562
Net Assets
$39,765
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
BRIAN GARDINER
Phone
7813431941
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COLLEGE AFFORDABLE INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $733K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $695K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

COLLEGE AFFORDABLE IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION BUILT TO HELP FAMILIES REDUCE THE COST OF COLLEGE, MINIMIZE DEBT AND INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION CHOICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $521,549 Revenue: $156,553

IN THE UNITED STATES, THE EXORBITANT COST OF COLLEGE AND THE COMPLEX FINANCIAL AID PROCESS HINDERS ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAN LEAD TO UNSUSTAINABLE STUDENT LOANS FOR STUDENTS THAT DO NOT HAVE...

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IN THE UNITED STATES, THE EXORBITANT COST OF COLLEGE AND THE COMPLEX FINANCIAL AID PROCESS HINDERS ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAN LEAD TO UNSUSTAINABLE STUDENT LOANS FOR STUDENTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO NAVIGATE THIS PROCESS. COLLEGE AFFORDABLE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THOSE BARRIERS, PARTICULARLY AMONG STUDENT POPULATIONS THAT POSSESS THE HIGHEST FINANCIAL NEED AND WHERE THE IMPACT IS GREATEST. IN THE FUTURE, COLLEGE AFFORDABLE, INC. WILL RAISE DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND GRANTS AND THEN WILL SPEND 70 - 80 PERCENT OF ITS TIME AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS A FREE RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WITH THE GREATEST NEED TO NAVIGATE THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS, WHICH IS IN LINE WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. WE WILL PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ONLINE WEBINARS ON TIMELY TOPICS SUCH AS COMPLETING THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS (FAFSA), STUDENT LOAN OPTIONS, UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID AWARDS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS. FAMILIES, HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS MAY CALL OR EMAIL FOR ANSWERS TO FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS. PERSONALIZED SUPPORT WITH COMPLETING FINANCIAL AID OR STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS MAY BE ARRANGED WITH A PARTNER SCHOOL OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS QUALIFYING BASED ON ADVERSE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.COLLEGE AFFORDABLE, INC. INTENDS TO RAISE MONEY FROM PHILANTHROPISTS AND FROM INDUSTRY ADJACENT SERVICES PROVIDERS. EXPENSES WILL BE FOR FUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AS WELL AS EXECUTION OF OUR PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FAMILIES. COLLEGE AFFORDABLE INC. INTENDS TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS IN THE DELIVERY OF THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROVIDED. AT THE CURRENT TIME AND IN THE INITIAL STAGES ALL SUPPORT BEING PROVIDED IS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS, AND NO COMPENSATION IS BEING PAID AT THIS TIME AND DURING THE STARTUP PHASE OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $576,294
Program Service Revenue $156,553
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $732,847

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $546,862
Fundraising Expenses $92,731
Program Expenses $521,549
Other Expenses $148,477
TOTAL EXPENSES $695,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $732,847 $478,589 +0.5%
Expenses $695,339 $498,837 +0.4%
Net Income $37,508 $-20,248 -2.9%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
18

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
3
$204,278
Total Directors
8
$1,530
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GREGG COHEN CHAIR & DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$1,530 $0 $1,530
POLLY ROSS RIBATT TREASURER & DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS MONGO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MALATESTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY KOHLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MAHONEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH FUNG DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA NESSEN DIRECTOR (AS OF 8/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GARDINER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CLERK 40.00
Officer
$195,520 $7,228 $202,748
LYNETTE O'LEARY DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID 40.00
Highest
$143,038 $5,351 $148,389
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 $732,847 $695,339 $112,562 $37,508
2024 $478,589 $498,837 $86,662 $-20,248
2023 $243,496 $195,986 $57,187 $47,510
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