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Human Services (P20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM INC

EIN: 04-3160480 · BOSTON, MA 02118-2755 · United States · FY 2023 Data
5 out of 5 81 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 84/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 100/100
Impact (25%) 80/100
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$80.3M
Total Revenue
$80.2M
Total Expenses
$77.0M
Net Assets
733
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 80.7%
Fundraising Efficiency 2108.7%
Operating Reserve 11.53x
Liability-to-Asset 10.3%
Revenue Diversification 55.6%
Executive Compensation $1.7M
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 2,996 similar organizations (United States, Human Services, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
80.7% 87.4%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
18.0% 11.3%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
1.3% 0.2%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
2108.7% 427.2%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
11.5 mo 6.3 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
10.3% 34.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
55.6% 93.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
19.1% 6.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
20.2% 8.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
0.2% 1.2%
P10P90
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
improved health 10,000 $5.00 10,000 Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $80.3M $80.2M $77.0M 80.7% 733
2022 $67.5M $66.7M $74.6M 77.7% 690
2021 $61.8M $62.1M N/A 731
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Organization Details
EIN
04-3160480
State
MA
City
BOSTON
ZIP
02118-2755
Classification
P20
Category
Human Services
Rating
5★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1985
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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