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Wellsense is organized and shall operate as a nonprofit corporation exclusively for the benefit of and to support boston medical center corporation and to provide access to effective, …

Health Charlestown, MA EIN: 043373331 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc

WellSense is a nonprofit health insurance plan serving more than 680,000 Medicaid, Medicare and Individual & Family plan members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlestown, MA
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
E110
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Wellsense is organized and shall operate as a nonprofit corporation exclusively for the benefit of and to support boston medical center corporation and to provide access to effective, efficient medical care among low income, underserved, disabled, elderly and other vulnerable residents of the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E110
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$1.00
Program$1.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Charlestown, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 043373331. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5.2B in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043373331. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc is located in Charlestown, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc has $5.2B in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $5.2B in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

WellSense is a nonprofit health insurance plan serving more than 680,000 Medicaid, Medicare and Individual & Family plan members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $5.2B is well above the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043373331, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1B+
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,397

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
Darren B••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Health insurers blame drug costs, reimbursement rates for planned double-digit premium hikes - Worcester Business Journa
Jun 2026
wbjournal.com
Mass. health insurers cite losses, call for higher rates - The Boston Globe
Jun 2025
www.bostonglobe.com
Health insurers in Mass. seeking steep rate increases - The Boston Globe
Jun 2025
www.bostonglobe.com
Form filed
$5197.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4137.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
More than 42K families waiting for Boston housing; Price tag could exceed $1 billion - WCVB
Nov 2023
www.wcvb.com
Form filed
$3051.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2874.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2754.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
System-owned health plans provide financial buffer against pandemic - Modern Healthcare News
Aug 2020
www.modernhealthcare.com
Form filed
$2660.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Practice of the Future Update: Preparing for Pilot Launch - Boston Medical Center
Dec 2019
www.bmc.org
Form filed
$2076.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1639.6M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1569.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1640.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 112 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc

What is Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc?
Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc is a health organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Charlestown, United States. WellSense is a nonprofit health insurance plan serving more than 680,000 Medicaid, Medicare and Individual & Family plan members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
When was Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc founded?
Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc?
Darren Bennett serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc located?
Headquartered in Charlestown, MA, United States.
What is Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc trustworthy?
Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043373331.
What is Boston Medical Center Health Plan Inc's website?
http://www.wellsense.org