Trinity Boston Connects is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Trinity Boston Connects employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trinity Boston Connects is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Trinity Boston Connects generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TRINITY BOSTON CONNECTS, INC. CREATES SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES THAT INSPIRE BOSTON'S YOUTH OF COLOR TO DISCOVER THEIR VOICE AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. WE WORK AT THE INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC LEVELS TO 1) PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO YOUTH OF COLOR WHO ARE AFFECTED BY SYSTEMIC RACISM AND POVERTY, AND 2) EFFECT CULTURAL CHANGES IN THE SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTING YOUTH LIVES TO PREVENT CONTINUED TRAUMA AND UNDO SYSTEMIC RACISM. THIS MULTILEVELED APPROACH HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THE ODDS AND UNLOCK OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OEP CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO RACIAL EQUITY TO DYNAMIC, HOLISTIC, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2016 AS THE RACIAL EQUITY LEARNING COMMUNITY (RELC), A QUARTERLY LEARNING EVENT THAT FOSTERS CROSS-ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING, COLLABORATION, DIALOGUE AND GRASSROOTS CHANGE WORK WITHIN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE CITY. RELC QUICKLY GREW TO ENCOMPASS A VARIETY OF OTHER TRAININGS, WHICH EVENTUALLY GAVE RISE TO OUR CONSULTING WORK.
TRINITY BOSTON COUNSELING CENTER (TBCC) PROVIDES CLINICAL SERVICES AND OTHER TRAININGS, WHICH EVENTUALLY GAVE RISE TO OUR CONSULTING WORK. THERAPEUTIC MENTORING TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO STAFF AT SCHOOLS, YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. PARTNERS INCLUDE: THE MCCORMACK MIDDLE SCHOOL, THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, AND CITY YEAR BOSTON.
SOLE TRAIN: BOSTON RUNS TOGETHER, FOUNDED IN 2009 AS PART OF TRINITY BOSTON FOUNDATION, IS A FREE RUNNING AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR BOSTON YOUTH. WE AIM TO INSPIRE THE CITY'S YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ACCOMPLISH GOALS THEY NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE AS THEY TRAIN FOR AND COMPLETE A 5 MILE RACE OR A HALF-MARATHON. BUILDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME; ENCOURAGING AND FOSTERING SELF-CONFIDENCE, PERSEVERANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY BY ACHIEVING PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE GOALS AND EXPANDING ONE'S SENSE OF POSSIBILITY, COMMUNITY AND CAPACITY TO GROW AND CHANGE THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christopher Smart Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Debbie Johnson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shanuah Beamon Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Olaf Thorp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matt Diver Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Morgan Allen Rector, Trinity Church | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $548,779 |
Related organizations | $65,000 |
Government grants | $147,453 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,445,891 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $65,174 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,207,123 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,355 |
Investment income | $12,191 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$72,098 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,179,571 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $196,097 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,345 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,402,758 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $127,056 |
Other employee benefits | $645,615 |
Payroll taxes | $139,008 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,446 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,041 |
Fees for services: Other | $334,102 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,672 |
Information technology | $29,045 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $135,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,330 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,562 |
Insurance | $20,385 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,294,540 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,646 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $19,197 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,276 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,302 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,274,854 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $54,828 |
Total assets | $3,432,103 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,742 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $56,675 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $159,417 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$61,365 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,334,051 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,432,103 |