Nonprofit · EIN 20-0917822
BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,557,283 | $2,353,975 | $203,308 | $3,875,659 | $1,225,227 | $2,650,432 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,424,576 | $2,211,165 | $213,411 | $2,826,860 | $379,736 | $2,447,124 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,061,086 | $1,563,274 | $497,812 | $2,692,911 | $459,198 | $2,233,713 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $368,259
- Program service revenue
- $2,144,442
- Investment income
- $44,582
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,239
- Other salaries and wages
- $912,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,404,394
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,763
- Accounting fees
- $322,822
- Occupancy
- $191,766
- Travel
- $8,283
- Depreciation
- $16,911
- Program services (functional)
- $1,568,937
- Management and general (functional)
- $663,062
- Fundraising (functional)
- $121,976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,826,860
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,875,659
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,225,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,650,432
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,369,711
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $280,721
- Gross receipts
- $2,557,283
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISHA NECOECHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $129,926 | $20,654 |
| ABRIGAL FORRESTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LEE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH LASHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIMIE MCNEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TANISHA MERANDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISHA NECOECHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $123,079 | $21,328 |
| ABRIGAL FORRESTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LEE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH LASHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIMIE MCNEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TANISHA MERANDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISHA NECOECHEA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $72,113 | $9,751 |
| ABRIGAL FORRESTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LEE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH LASHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIMIE MCNEIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TANISHA MERANDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 52 CHURCH ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-5420
- In care of
- % AISHA NECOECHEA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ABRIGAL FORRESTER, 52 CHURCH STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE LEE, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (617) 542-1177
- Website
- BESTHTC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND TRAINING TO EXCEL IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGE (ESOL) CLASSES, SKILL TRAINING CLASSES IN HOSPITALITY RELATED AREAS, ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING IN FY25, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 1,034 ENROLLMENTS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS. SERVICE DELIVERY WAS DONE IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF OUR CLIENTS.SKILLS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS CLASSES WERE TAUGHT PRIMARILY IN PERSON. ENROLLMENTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: 31 IN THE BANQUET SERVER TRAINING PROGRAM, 81 IN CPR/AED CERTIFICATION, 28 IN ERGONOMICS, 56 IN MA ALLERGENS, 65 IN OSHA, 102 IN SERVSAFE, AND 112 IN TIPS (TRAINING FOR INTERVENTION PROCEDURES - THE SAFE SERVING OF ALCOHOL).ENGLISH, U.S. CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION, AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES WERE TAUGHT REMOTELY, IN-PERSON, AND HYBRID. ENROLLMENTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: 29 IN U.S. CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION, 146 IN ENGLISH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, 3 IN INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, AND 76 IN TECHNOLOGY CLASSES.PROVIDED CAREER COACHING SERVICES TO 67 CLIENTS ENROLLED IN OUR INCUMBENT WORKER PROGRAM.IN ADDITION, OFFERED NEW PROGRAMMING: PROFESSIONAL GUEST SERVICES TRAINING (33 ENROLLMENTS), SPANISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (12 ENROLLMENTS), AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENEFITS TRAINING (95 ENROLLMENTS).JOB SEEKERFOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 98 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN JOB SEEKER PROGRAM: 66 IN THE INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY, HOUSEKEEPING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, 11 IN THE CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM, AND 21 IN DIRECT CAREER COACHING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES. JOB SEEKER CLASSES WERE OFFERED IN-PERSON WITH CERTAIN COMPONENTS TAUGHT AT EACH SITE (MEDFORD TRAINING CENTER AND SEAPORT TRAINING CENTER).VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTTHE ORGANIZATION HOSTED COLLEGE INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDED VARIOUS SERVICES INCLUDING TUTORING, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, PRACTICE INTERVIEWS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, AND MORE.Expenses $1,568,937 · revenue $2,144,442
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0917822
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,875,659
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,557,283
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,557,283 | $2,353,975 | $3,875,659 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,424,576 | $2,211,165 | $2,826,860 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,061,086 | $1,563,274 | $2,692,911 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,677,047 | $1,111,152 | $1,843,721 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 20-0917822).
Questions about BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP
- What is the EIN of BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP is 20-0917822.
- Is BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP 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 EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ABRIGAL FORRESTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,926 (AISHA NECOECHEA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BOSTON EDUCATION SKILLS & TRAINING CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,557,283, expenses of $2,353,975 and total assets of $3,875,659 at year end.
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