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EIN 04-3351427

The Bottom Line

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
201
City
Jamaica Plain
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
The Bottom Line was founded in 1997 to assist first generation students from low income backgrounds in gaining admission to college, graduating from college, and achieving success. This mission is accomplished by offering one-on-one comprehensive support during the college application process. In fiscal year 2022, the organization supported approximately 700 high school seniors during this process and aided 5,600 college students across more than 40 campuses as they worked towards earning their degrees. The organization is based in Boston, MA.
Total revenues
$36,544,277
2023
Total expenses
$19,235,375
2023
Total assets
$39,708,126
2023
Num. employees
201
2023

Program areas at The Bottom Line

In fiscal year 2023, Bottom Line served more than 700 high school students, through The organization's highschool access program, of which 94% made a commitment to college by The end of their senior years. The organization supported approximately 5,000 students in The college success program, across more than 40 campuses nationwide, celebrating 813 graduates. In The current year of The hybrid bluprint model, Bottom Line supported 361 students with a virtual advisor, as they worked their way towards a college degree.

Who funds The Bottom Line

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$15,213,000
ECMC FoundationMentoring & Advising$1,000,000
Fidelity Non-Profit Management FoundationTech Planning$1,000,000
...and 75 more grants received totalling $25,923,722

Personnel at The Bottom Line

NameTitleCompensation
Steve ColonChief Executive Officer$88,623
Greg JohnsonBoard Member
Shannon DonnellyChief Operating and Financial Officer$55,120
Sarah PlaceChief Program Officer$156,131
Dave BorgalBoard Member$110,555
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Bottom Line

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$35,372,392
Program services$555,950
Investment income and dividends$501,692
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$119,835
Net income from fundraising events$-7,342
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,750
Total revenues$36,544,277

Form 990s for The Bottom Line

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-10-22990View PDF
2023-062024-05-01990View PDF
2022-062023-05-03990View PDF
2021-062022-05-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Junior Achievement NorthSt Paul, MN$16,117,931
Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA$21,264,461
College PossibleSaint Paul, MN$24,598,991
Heights PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA$10,416,493
Ciee (Council International Study Program)South Portland, ME$151,306,157
Afs-UsaNew York, NY$28,136,646
Data update history
February 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 34 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from ECMC Foundation
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $405,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 Amory St Ste 3
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
bottomline.org/ 
Phone
(857) 415-4810
Facebook page
bottomlineinc 
Twitter profile
@bottomlineorg 
IRS details
EIN
04-3351427
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0294747
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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