Brookline Community Foundation Inc
(see schedule o for organization mission statement)the brookline community foundation creates opportunity and promotes equity through the transformative power of giving.our vision is a better brookline for all.since …
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Mission
(see schedule o for organization mission statement)the brookline community foundation creates opportunity and promotes equity through the transformative power of giving.our vision is a better brookline for all.since 1999, the brookline community foundation has built on its history as a grassroots charitable organization to become a trusted, collaborative community foundation. Today, bcf strengthens the brookline community through strategic grantmaking, research and convenings, and innovative philanthropic partnerships.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Brookline Community Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1905, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrookline Community Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Brookline, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1905 and has been operating for 121 years. Its EIN is 042103944. 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 $8M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Brookline Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042103944. 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.
Brookline Community Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Brookline Community Foundation Inc is located in Brookline, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1905 and has been active for 121 years.
Based on official tax filings, Brookline Community Foundation Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Brookline Community Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Brookline Community Foundation 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, Brookline Community Foundation 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Creating opportunity and promoting equity through the power of giving Brookline Community Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1905.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $8M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Brookline Community Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brookline Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042103944, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BROOKLINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 84 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 84 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1905
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Brookline Community Foundation Inc
- What is Brookline Community Foundation Inc?
- Brookline Community Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Brookline, United States. Creating opportunity and promoting equity through the power of giving
- When was Brookline Community Foundation Inc founded?
- Brookline Community Foundation Inc was founded in 1905.
- Who leads Brookline Community Foundation Inc?
- Gioia Perugini serves as President.
- Where is Brookline Community Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Brookline, MA, United States.
- What is Brookline Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brookline Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Brookline Community Foundation 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 Brookline Community Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042103944.
- What is Brookline Community Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.brooklinecommunity.org