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The Bigbird Fund

  • Boston, MA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2014
  • EIN: 45-4072533

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$112k (2024)

Expenses
$251k (2024)

Total Assets
$105k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$112,346
Expenses
$251,498
Net Income
-$139,152
Net Assets
$105,234
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,315
2.1%
Sales of Assets $110,031
97.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $246,910
98.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,234
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $105,234
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$142,186
Expenses
$784,818
Net Income
-$642,632
Net Assets
$244,386
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $9,718
6.8%
Sales of Assets $132,468
93.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $767,150
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,386
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $244,386
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,072,516
Expenses
$1,143,821
Net Income
$928,695
Net Assets
$887,018
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,550,899
74.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $22,314
1.1%
Sales of Assets $499,303
24.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,132,995
99.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $887,018
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $887,018
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$211,603
Expenses
$305,919
Net Income
-$94,316
Net Assets
$440,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,830
6.1%
Sales of Assets $198,773
93.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $299,110
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $440,900
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $440,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$159,238
Expenses
$605,732
Net Income
-$446,494
Net Assets
$535,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $15,543
9.8%
Sales of Assets $143,695
90.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $597,870
98.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $535,216
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $535,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 17, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$409,906
Expenses
$592,686
Net Income
-$182,780
Net Assets
$981,709
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $119,996
29.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $27,949
6.8%
Sales of Assets $261,961
63.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $589,803
99.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $981,710
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $981,709
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$764,476
Expenses
$820,187
Net Income
-$55,711
Net Assets
$1,164,490
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $500,125
65.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $16,710
2.2%
Sales of Assets $243,276
31.8%
Other Income $4,365
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $811,067
98.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,164,490
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,164,490
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$450,794
Expenses
$267,277
Net Income
$183,517
Net Assets
$1,222,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $369,960
82.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $17,649
3.9%
Sales of Assets $60,027
13.3%
Other Income $3,158
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $258,845
96.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,222,117
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,222,117
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,367
Expenses
$244,221
Net Income
-$231,854
Net Assets
$1,037,931
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $18,178
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$9,220
Other Income $3,409
27.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $234,440
96.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,037,966
Total Liabilities $35
Net Assets $1,037,931
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 12, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$87,781
Expenses
$309,923
Net Income
-$222,142
Net Assets
$1,270,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $22,478
25.6%
Sales of Assets $62,114
70.8%
Other Income $3,189
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $295,463
95.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,270,189
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,270,189
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on June 14, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$160,384
Expenses
$333,482
Net Income
-$173,098
Net Assets
$1,492,331
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25,132
15.7%
Sales of Assets $131,085
81.7%
Other Income $4,167
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $310,350
93.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,492,331
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,492,331
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William P Mcquillan (Trustee) $0 $0
Linda M Criniti (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$105,054
Expenses
$290,118
Net Income
-$185,064
Net Assets
$1,665,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $40,602
38.6%
Sales of Assets $59,697
56.8%
Other Income $4,755
4.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $269,860
93.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,665,429
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,665,429

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$48,674
Expenses
$198,205
Net Income
-$149,531
Net Assets
$1,850,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $34,964
71.8%
Sales of Assets $13,710
28.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $181,713
91.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,851,093
Total Liabilities $600
Net Assets $1,850,493

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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