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The Bottom Line INC

Public charity
DBA: % BOTT
Community Development · JAMAICA PLAIN, MA · EIN 04-3351427

About

Bottom line was founded in 1997 to help first generation students from low income backgrounds get into college, graduate from college, and GO far in life. We accomplish this mission by providing one-on-one comprehensive support during the college application process and for up to SIX years in college.

In care of BOTT

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Community Development
Employees
201
Volunteers
250

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$36.5M
Expenses
$19.2M
Assets
$39.7M
Liabilities
$3.1M

Financial history

$36.5M$18.3M$0
17181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $36.5M · Avg: $18.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$34K
Grants Given
$1.3M
THE BOTTOM LINE INC
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Address

500 Amory Street Suite 3
Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130-277

Governance

Voting board members22
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Endowment held by related orgNo
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