EIN 04-2103751

Buckingham Browne and Nichols School (BB&N)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
573
Year formed
1883
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school in Cambridge that engages boys and girls in grades pre-K (called Beginners) through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality.
Total revenues
$64,822,478
2023
Total expenses
$67,780,179
2023
Total assets
$258,855,797
2023
Num. employees
573
2023

Program areas at BB&N

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them.students: 1,032 total students: 332 lower School; 174 middle School; 526 upper School; 46% students of colorteaching faculty: 161 total; 85% have advanced degreesfinancial aid: 25% of the student body college counseling: 4 counselors available for guidancecollege matriculation: the class of 2023 entered approximately 71 different colleges and universitiesdeig is our compass. Bb&n strives to foster an inclusive learning environment. We value the diverse, rich, and complex identities, perspectives, and experiences that make up our interconnected community. We prepare students to engage with the world's complexities, empowering them to become responsible global citizens committed to social justice.in addition, no amounts have been reflected in the form 990 for many hours of contributed services from volunteers. However, many individuals volunteer their time and perform a variety of tasks that assist the School with its activities. The value of this contributed time and effort is not reflected in the form 990. 100 bb&n alumni/ae, parents and friends support the School by volunteering their time. This generous support allows bb&n to accomplish many of the things that set it apart from other independent day schools. We are able to retain the most qualified and dynamic faculty, provide tremendous art and athletic programs, maintain beautiful grounds and buildings, and provide financial assistance to qualified students.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School holds a summer camp for boston area children each summer that provides members of the School and local community with a high quality, affordable option to educate and entertain their children during summer vacation.

Grants made by BB&N

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Family CooperativeBB&N Has Forgiven the Rent and Utilities Owed By the Family Cooperative During Fiscal Year 2023$0

Who funds Buckingham Browne and Nichols School (BB&N)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,745,852
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$561,600
Richard and Susan Smith Family FoundationEducation$300,000
...and 49 more grants received totalling $3,477,558

Personnel at BB&N

NameTitleCompensation
Tara GohlmannChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer$445,620
Andrew MarcinekDigital Learning Officer$155,729
Julie GrayChief Advancement Officer$274,474
Jed LippardChief Learning Officer$253,077
Jennifer PriceBoard Member$536,463
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for BB&N

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,472,359
Program services$57,901,523
Investment income and dividends$151,930
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,296,666
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$64,822,478

Form 990s for BB&N

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like BB&N

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Friends School of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$34,056,483
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The Galloway SchoolsAtlanta, GA$36,225,166
Saint Stephen's Episcopal SchoolBradenton, FL$23,003,076
The Spence SchoolNew York, NY$58,057,667
Rye Country Day School (RCDS)Rye, NY$56,058,762
Mid-Pacific InstituteHonolulu, HI$56,808,456
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD)Fort Worth, TX$46,786,477
Atlanta International School (AIS)Atlanta, GA$44,428,418
Chattanooga Christian SchoolChattanooga, TN$27,989,501
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $26,667 from The Werner Family Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
August 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
80 Gerrys Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
bbns.org/ 
Phone
(617) 547-6100
Facebook page
buckinghambrownenichols 
Twitter profile
@bbnschool 
IRS details
EIN
04-2103751
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1883
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0172900
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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