Nonprofit · EIN 04-3268863
BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,122,273 | $5,450,425 | $4,671,848 | $9,729,333 | $426,607 | $9,302,726 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,077,089 | $4,911,917 | $1,165,172 | $4,941,502 | $309,913 | $4,631,589 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,059,619
- of which government grants
- $5,505,035
- Program service revenue
- $176,081
- Investment income
- $150,700
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$264,127
- Other revenue
- -$264,127
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $313,799
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,850,490
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,586,821
- Professional fundraising fees
- $63,493
- Accounting fees
- $106,423
- Occupancy
- $55,486
- Travel
- $24,979
- Depreciation
- $27,075
- Program services (functional)
- $4,092,203
- Management and general (functional)
- $816,606
- Fundraising (functional)
- $541,616
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,941,502
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,729,333
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $426,607
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,302,726
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $190,291
- Publicly traded securities
- $44,766
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $755,583
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,547,143
- Gross receipts
- $10,498,150
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 991
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE ABBOTT | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $288,486 | $17,229 |
| JANINE DAILEY | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,411 | $9,688 |
| ALANKRITA NARANG | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,234 | $12,144 |
| JOSEPH CHRISTO | MGMT. DIR., STONE LIVING LAB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,991 | $9,577 |
| REBECCA SMERLING | DIRECTOR - PUBLIC PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,992 | $25,448 |
| BUTTRA CHRISTIAN MERFELD | DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,661 | $19,087 |
| MEAGHAN HOOPER-BERDIK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB DELHOME | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE RICHARDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY STONE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY LEONARD | CHAIR, BOARD OF ADVISORS Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE MACOMBER BIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KISHORE VARANASI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALIA LAZU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELAGH MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANN LAGASSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCELWEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BUD RIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG HERREMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE FAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN CLARKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NALINI SHARMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETHANY CARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEMETRIOUSE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB GOLLEDGE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY WALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE ABBOTT | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $275,434 | $16,668 |
| JANINE DAILEY | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,573 | $5,699 |
| JOHN MURRAY | VP, PARK PARTNERSHIPS & OPS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,826 | $12,837 |
| BUTTRA CHRISTIAN MERFELD | DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,889 | $18,063 |
| JOSEPH CHRISTO | MGMT. DIR., STONE LIVING LAB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,426 | $8,949 |
| ALICE BROWN | CHIEF, PLANNING AND POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,154 | $9,859 |
| ELAINE RICHARDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGHAN HOOPER-BERDIK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY STONE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACE MACOMBER BIRD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KAY LEONARD | CHAIR, BOARD OF ADVISORS Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KISHORE VARANASI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMETRIOUSE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CLARKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG HERREMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY WALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCELWEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB GOLLEDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELAGH MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE FAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALIA LAZU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LAGASSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NALINI SHARMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BUD RIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB DELHOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GROB | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JUNE 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH AIELLO | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED JUNE 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15 STATE STREET 1100, BOSTON, MA 02109-3502
- In care of
- % TOM POWERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE ABBOTT, 15 STATE STREET 1100, BOSTON, MA 02109
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE ABBOTT, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (508) 377-3003
- Website
- WWW.BOSTONHARBORNOW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE PEOPLE OF GREATER BOSTON BENEFIT FROM A VIBRANT, RESILIENT, AND INCLUSIVE WATERFRONT, HARBOR, AND ISLANDS; THESE SPACES ARE EQUITABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND ADAPTED TO CLIMATE CHANGE; AND TO ENSURE OUR PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ECONOMIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
Program accomplishments
- BOSTON HARBOR NOW, INC. (BHN), AS THE NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS NATIONAL AND STATE PARK, MANAGES A NUMBER OF OPERATIONS, FACILITIES, AND REVENUE-GENERATING SERVICES TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE PARK. MANAGED SERVICES INCLUDE PUBLIC FERRY OPERATIONS, ISLAND-BASED FOOD SERVICE AND PRIVATE EVENTS. IN ADDITION, BHN MANAGES THE MAINLAND PARK WELCOME CENTER LOCATED IN BOSTON ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. BHN ALSO ORGANIZES PROGRAMMING, PROVIDES FREE AND REDUCED COST ACCESS TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND FAMILIES, AND WORKS WITH MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND NONPROFITS TO INCREASE USE AND APPRECIATION OF THE HARBOR.Expenses $2,163,368 · revenue $176,081
- BOSTON HARBOR NOW, INC. LEADS HARBORWALK 2.0 TO ENSURE AN ACCESSIBLE, RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE HARBOR THROUGH PLANNING, POLICY, AND ADVOCACY WORK. TO ADDRESS THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, BOSTON HARBOR NOW WORKS TO REFORM REGULATIONS AND PROCESSES TO EXPEDITE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESILIENCE PROJECTS, INCLUDING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS ON THE WATERFRONT AND ISLANDS. WE REVIEW ALL MAJOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSALS ALONG THE BOSTON WATERFRONT TO ENSURE THAT RESILIENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY ARE MAXIMIZED.Expenses $840,485
- BOSTON HARBOR NOW, INC. PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR THE HARBOR, WATERFRONT AND ISLANDS, INCREASES AWARENESS ABOUT THE HARBOR, WATERFRONT AND ISLANDS, AND INCREASES ENGAGEMENT WITH THESE PLACES THROUGH PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, AND DIGITAL INTERACTION.Expenses $477,784
- THE STONE LIVING LAB IS LOOKING TO CREATE A FUTURE WHERE PEOPLE WORK WITH NATURE TO MAKE COASTAL REGIONS RESILIENT AND ADAPTIVE TO CLIMATE CHANGE WHILE ENHANCING NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS. IT IS AN INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR TESTING AND SCALING UP NATURE-BASED APPROACHES TO CLIMATE ADAPTATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION IN THE HIGH-ENERGY, COLD-WATER ENVIRONMENT OF BOSTON HARBOR. THE LAB IS A PARTNERSHIP AMONG THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEMBERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIBE AT PONKAPOAG: UMASS BOSTON SCHOOL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BOSTON HARBOR NOW CITY OF BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS NATIONAL PARK SERVICELAB OPERATIONS ARE LED BY UMASS BOSTON SCHOOL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND BOSTON HARBOR NOW. BOSTON HARBOR NOW HELPED TO LAUNCH THE LAB AND BUILD A TEAM OF STAFF AND CONSULTANTS. WE CONTINUE TO POSITION AND BRAND IT; BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY; RUN A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM; ASSIST WITH THE RESEARCH AND MONITORING PROGRAM; ORGANIZE CONFERENCES; MANAGE AND LEAD THE REAL-TIME MONITORING IN BOSTON HARBOR PROJECT; AND ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND POLICY CHANGES FOR HOW CLIMATE ADAPTATION INFRASTRUCTURE CAN BE BUILT THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH.Expenses $610,566
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3268863
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,729,333
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,498,150
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $10,122,273 | $5,450,425 | $9,729,333 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $6,077,089 | $4,911,917 | $4,941,502 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $4,841,932 | $5,091,051 | $3,760,964 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3268863).
Questions about BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC
- What is the EIN of BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC is 04-3268863.
- Is BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names KATHERINE ABBOTT.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $288,486 (KATHERINE ABBOTT, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does BOSTON HARBOR NOW INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,122,273, expenses of $5,450,425 and total assets of $9,729,333 at year end.
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