The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc
Sell donated merchandise for the benefit of boston area children's social service organization.
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc at a glance
In short: The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $526,128
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Home for Little Wanderers Inc ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home for Little Wanderers Inc Boston, MA | Charitable | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $526,128 | $563,053 | $571,744 | $200,000 | 1 | $352 |
| 2024 | $534,846 | $498,525 | $344,518 | — | — | $356 |
| 2023 | $532,746 | $554,743 | $337,419 | — | — | $326 |
| 2022 | $463,981 | $608,764 | $333,660 | — | — | $247 |
| 2021 | $382,155 | $399,770 | $294,168 | — | — | $185 |
| 2020 | $370,311 | $472,263 | $314,245 | — | — | $189 |
About The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $352.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc is led by Daniel Singleton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Singleton
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Robertson
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlotta Ames
Board Member
Secretary → Clerk, 2021
Clerk → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Tapia
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lang
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Griffin
Clerk
Board Member → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celdra Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Reid
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Swanson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaelle Prospere
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christopher Roth (2021–2024) — Manager
- Former: Charlie McCarthy (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Roth (2020) — Manager
- Former: Dan Singleton (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc
How much does The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc give each year?
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc?
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $563K.
What is The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc?
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $526K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc operate?
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc's EIN?
The Thrift Shop of Boston Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1903280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
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