Neighborhood Association Of The Back Bay Inc, operating under the name NABB & Friends of the Clarendon Street Playground, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (S22) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood & Block Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. NABB & Friends of the Clarendon Street Playground 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 05/2024, NABB & Friends of the Clarendon Street Playground generated $181.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $161.3k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 6 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION IN THE BACK BAY NEIGHBORHOOD OF BOSTON; TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY OF THE BACK BAY; AND TO FURTHER THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE BACK BAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETINGS - NABB EDUCATES ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH MEETINGS, EMAILS, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, AND MONTHLY BULLETINS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT MAY AFFECT THE ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY OF THE BACK BAY AND/OR ITS RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND BUILDING REPAIR PROJECTS, AS WELL AS NEW RESTAURANTS AND OTHER BUSINESSES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. NABB HAS REGULAR MEETINGS OF ITS ARCHITECTURE, DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION, AND LICENSING & BUILDING USE COMMITTEES WHERE PROPONENTS ARE INVITED TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THEIR PLANS. NABB ALSO PARTICIPATES IN HEARINGS BEFORE THE BACK BAY ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION, THE BOSTON LICENSING BOARD, THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC BODIES WHERE IT PROVIDES COMMUNITY INPUT REGARDING SUCH ACTIVITIES. NABB ALSO HOLDS NEIGHBORHOOD FORUMS AND AN ANNUAL MEETING OF ITS MEMBERS WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE INVITED TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO EDUCATE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS ABOUT MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE.
COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MALL MAINTENANCE - NABB MAKES DONATIONS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN, ANOTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MALL. EXPENDITURES FOR THE MALL ARE MADE AS AUTHORIZED OR RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MALL COMMITTEE. ONE-HALF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE APPOINTED BY NABB AND THE OTHER HALF ARE APPOINTED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN.
HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE - NABB HAS A HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE (HTF) THAT WORKS TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF HOMELESSNESS IN BOSTON AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE NABB HTF PRODUCES FREE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND HAS FORMED COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT AND REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN BOSTON AND THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roseann Colot Director And Executive Administrator | Trustee | 33 | $70,554 |
Conrad Armstrong Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Ashbrook Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Baker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra Bulkeley Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kenda Coleman Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $73,150 |
Fundraising events | $18,100 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,662 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $146,912 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $36,509 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,066 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,519 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $181,874 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
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. | $71,613 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,613 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,757 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,137 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,660 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,050 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,409 |
Office expenses | $19,185 |
Information technology | $4,687 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,145 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,857 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,753 |
Insurance | $9,418 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $161,313 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,490 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $333,743 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $2,144 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $103,218 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $797,254 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,252,849 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,278 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $8,278 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,023,727 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $220,844 |
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 | $1,252,849 |