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JAMES F FARR ACADEMY INC

EIN: 04-2502446 · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4043 · United States · FY 2025 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 92/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 97/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

James F. Farr Academy, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1972 by Thomas F. Culhane, is a constellation of six separate programs: Farr Academy in Central Square, Cambridge, a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 7 through 12 with a range of learning and emotional problems, some of whom are medically involved; Agape Inn in Holbrook, a residential and respite care program for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and other emotional and behavioral problems; and the Brookline Infant Toddler Center (BITC) of Newton, the Children's Center of Wakefield (CCW), Rainbow Kids Learning Center in Norton, and Kids-A-Lot in Stow, MA, each a preschool learning center for children three months to six years of age. The shared purpose of each of our programs is to educate, enrich, and foster the growth of children and young adults.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$4.5M
Total Revenue
$3.4M
Total Expenses
$5.5M
Net Assets
30
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 78.5%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 19.55x
Liability-to-Asset 43.3%
Revenue Diversification 72.9%
Executive Compensation $368K
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Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $4.5M $3.4M $5.5M 78.5% 30
2024 $4.3M $3.1M $4.1M 75.7% 23
2023 $3.7M $3.2M $2.8M 71.4% 80
2022 $6.6M $5.9M N/A 112
2021 $6.9M $6.1M N/A 133
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Organization Details
EIN
04-2502446
State
MA
City
CAMBRIDGE
ZIP
02139-4043
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1972
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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