HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT INC
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2022 · Form 990EZ · revenue $64K · expenses $64K · assets $44K
- EIN
- 04-3203910
- Address
- 1151 MASS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-5201
- Website
- HTTP://SPARECHANGENEWS.NET
- NTEE code
- P80
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- January 2024 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt: reinstated November 15, 2022 after an automatic revocation on November 15, 2022 IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
EVERY MONTH, PUBLISHES A SELF-HELP NEWSPAPER, "SPARE CHANGE NEWS", TO ALLOW VENDORS TO EARN A DIGNIFIED, INDEPENDENT INCOME. PUBLISHES WRITING AND ART BY HOMELESS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME CREATIVE PEOPLE WHO SHARE INSIGHTS WITH READERS TO PROMOTE EMPATHY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
10 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Weems | CLERK-SECRETARY | 2009-2022 | $0 | $28,697 | 1 |
| James Shearer | PRESIDENT | 2009-2022 | $0 | $15,543 | 1 |
| Justina Riopelle | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2022 | $4,140 | $4,140 | 1 |
| Marc Goldfinger | BOARD MEMBER | 2012-2022 | $0 | $3,500 | 1 |
| David Jefferson (former) | EXEC DIRECTO | 2009-2011 | $11,766 | $35,452 | 1 |
| Katherine Bennett (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | $20,000 | $26,538 | 1 |
| Mariam Bouchouar (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2017-2018 | $14,850 | $16,324 | 1 |
| Vincent Flanagan (former) | EXECUTIVE DI | 2011-2013 | $10,673 | $10,673 | 1 |
| Eva Montibello (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY - DEC) | 2017 | $9,231 | $9,231 | 1 |
| Alan Feinberg (former) | EXEC DIRECTO | 2011 | $5,337 | $5,337 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
37 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Grey | BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Al Action | BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Sondak | BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Beryl Lipton | VICE PRESIDENT | 2018-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Noah Hall | TREASURER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Abigail Derigo | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2022 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kendra Mahoney (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonathan Sobo (former) | TREASURER | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sara Lavado (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Thistle (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cheryl Jordon (former) | PRESIDENT (THRU SEPT 2016)/DIRECTOR | 2014-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| J Patrick Brown (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bob Woodbury (former) | TREASURER (THRU SEPT 2016)/DIRECTOR | 2010-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Beatrice Bell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Leslie (former) | DIRECTOR | 2013-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David E Riche (former) | TREASURER (AS OF OCT 2016) | 2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Christopher Mcknett (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katherine Waite (former) | CLERK | 2011-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Terrell C Rea (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrea Aaron-Burke (former) | SECRETARY | 2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jose Mateo (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011-2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Algia Benjamin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2012-2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cheryl Jordan (former) | PRESIDENT | 2009-2013 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Morisy (former) | TRUSTEE | 2012-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Doore (former) | ASST CLERK N | 2012-2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andy Aaron-Burke (former) | SEC/TRUSTEE | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrea Costello (former) | SECRETARY | 2011-2012 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Maryann Ponti (former) | TRUSTEE | 2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joseph Macdonald (former) | DIRECTOR | 2009-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Mcknett (former) | TREASURER | 2009-2011 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Ronayne (former) | VICE PRESIDE | 2009-2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Micheal Morisy (former) | DIRECTOR | 2009-2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristen Caretta (former) | DIRECTOR | 2009-2011 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Erik Paulson (former) | CLERK AND CO | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Norman Watne (former) | DIRECTOR | 2009 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Johnny Nguyen (former) | DIRECTOR | 2009 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Margery Furman (former) | DIRECTOR | 2009 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2022 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $4K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTINA RIOPELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $4,140 | - | $0 | $4,140 | 1 |
| MARK GREY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AL ACTION | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT SONDAK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BERYL LIPTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NOAH HALL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | CLERK-SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ABIGAIL DERIGO | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 9 people listed · 3 paid, $29K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAM BOUCHOUAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $14,850 | - | $0 | $14,850 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | SECRETARY | 2 | $10,071 | - | $0 | $10,071 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $4,323 | - | $0 | $4,323 | 1 |
| KENDRA MAHONEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN SOBO | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SARA LAVADO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL THISTLE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BERYL LIPTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · 4 paid, $33K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL WEEMS | SECRETARY | 2 | $16,126 | - | $0 | $16,126 | 1 |
| EVA MONTIBELLO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY - DEC) | 20 | $9,231 | - | $0 | $9,231 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $5,870 | - | $0 | $5,870 | 1 |
| MARIAM BOUCHOUAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF JAN 2018 | 20 | $1,474 | - | $0 | $1,474 | 1 |
| KENDRA MAHONEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SARA LAVADO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL THISTLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONATHAN SOBO | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 12 people listed · 4 paid, $25K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $20,000 | - | $0 | $20,000 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT (AS OF OCT 2016) | 2 | $2,550 | - | $0 | $2,550 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,300 | - | $0 | $1,300 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | SECRETARY | 2 | $1,250 | - | $0 | $1,250 | 1 |
| CHERYL JORDON | PRESIDENT (THRU SEPT 2016)/DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| J PATRICK BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | TREASURER (THRU SEPT 2016)/DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BEATRICE BELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LESLIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID E RICHE | TREASURER (AS OF OCT 2016) | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCKNETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHERINE WAITE | CLERK | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 11 people listed · 4 paid, $11K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE BENNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $6,538 | - | $0 | $6,538 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $1,400 | $1,400 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $1,250 | $1,250 | 1 |
| CHERYL JORDON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BEATRICE BELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LESLIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRELL C REA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHERINE WAITE | CLERK | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCKNETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 9 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL JORDON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA AARON-BURKE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCKNETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE MATEO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LESLIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALGIA BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 14 people listed · 3 paid, $13K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT FLANAGAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $10,673 | - | - | $10,673 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $1,300 | - | - | $1,300 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $800 | - | - | $800 | 1 |
| CHERYL JORDAN | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHERINE WAITE | CLERK (NON V | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCKNETT | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE MATEO | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MORISY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ALGIA BENJAMIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID LESLIE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL DOORE | ASST CLERK N | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDY AARON-BURKE | SEC/TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 13 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 30 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL JORDAN | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA COSTELLO | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCKNETT | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE MATEO | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL MORISY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARC GOLDFINGER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALGIA BENJAMIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARYANN PONTI | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATHERINE WAITE | CLERK (NONVO | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL DOORE | ASST CLERK N | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 16 people listed · 2 paid, $17K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID JEFFERSON | EXEC DIRECTO | 30 | $11,766 | - | - | $11,766 | 1 |
| ALAN FEINBERG | EXEC DIRECTO | 21 | $5,337 | - | - | $5,337 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MACDONALD | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS MCKNETT | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHERYL JORDAN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE RONAYNE | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHEAL MORISY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTEN CARETTA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| VINCENT FLANAGAN | EXEC DIRECTO | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREA COSTELLO | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSE MATEO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KATHERINE WAITE | ASST CLERK & | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ERIK PAULSON | CLERK AND CO | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $17K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID JEFFERSON | EXEC DIRECTO | 20 | $17,023 | - | - | $17,023 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MACDONALD | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS MCKNETT | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHERYL JORDAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE RONAYNE | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BOB WOODBURY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHEAL MORISY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTEN CARETTA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2009 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $7K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID JEFFERSON | EXEC DIRECTO | 0 | $6,663 | - | - | $6,663 | 1 |
| JAMES SHEARER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MACDONALD | VICE PRES | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS MCKNETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHERYL JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE RONAYNE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| NORMAN WATNE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SAMUEL WEEMS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHNNY NGUYEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARGERY FURMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHEAL MORISY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTEN CARETTA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $63,835 | $64,274 | $43,818 | $30,314 | $48,561 | $14,036 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $105,386 | $136,923 | $15,741 | $10,190 | $68,954 | $36,432 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $127,880 | $124,920 | $48,427 | $41,727 | $79,950 | $47,930 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $149,420 | $145,006 | $47,762 | $38,767 | $97,301 | $52,119 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $129,559 | $149,074 | $41,892 | $34,353 | $77,614 | $51,945 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $164,091 | $142,022 | $55,878 | $53,868 | $109,250 | $54,841 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $145,636 | $131,327 | $35,122 | $31,799 | $93,162 | $52,474 | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $116,358 | $128,464 | $24,806 | $17,490 | $78,360 | $42,964 | $15,062 | 3 | 30 |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $84,219 | $87,170 | $31,795 | $29,596 | $85,335 | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $80,121 | $87,942 | $34,369 | $32,547 | $66,781 | $2,519 | - | - | - |
| 2009 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $93,642 | $64,612 | $44,297 | $40,368 | $78,030 | $800 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $95,100 in all, tax years 2011 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2011-2017 | 7 | $67,000 | 2017 | $8,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018, 2020 | 2 | $17,300 | 2020 | $12,200 | show |
| HIGHFIELD FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT INC” | 2023 | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 | $5,000 | show |
| JOHN CHANY UW T-5445 STATE STREET BANK CO | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT INC” | 2020, 2022 | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 | $2,500 | show |
| JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT INC” | 2012, 2015 | 2 | $600 | 2015 | $200 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT INC” | 2012, 2014 | 2 | $200 | 2014 | $175 | show |
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| FRIENDS OF MILANO CENTER INC | MA | P80 | $47,756 | $14,110 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CRARC INC | MA | P80 | $48,976 | $96,454 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AMHERST NEIGHBORS INC | MA | P80 | $63,023 | $40,111 | co-president & clerk | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COMPANY 2 HEROES - VETERAN SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM | MA | P80 | $71,696 | $36,724 | Director/Founder | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UNMISTAKEN STARS FARM SANCTUARY INC | MA | P80 | $76,622 | $76,415 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HOPE ASCENDING INC | MA | P80 | $81,521 | $38,791 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BARNSTABLE NEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBOR INC | MA | P80 | $36,514 | $16,902 | President and Director | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CMARC SANBORN STREET INC | MA | P80 | $43,454 | $43,762 | PRESIDENT THROUGH 11/2025 | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SONGBIRD SINGS INC | MA | P80 | $41,801 | $41,671 | Executive Dir. | $35,339 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF TE SUDBURY SENIOR CITIZENS INCORPORATED | MA | P80 | $67,451 | $31,167 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HEALTH & EDUCATION HOUSING SERVICES INC | MA | P80 | $36,000 | $217,010 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO, BILH) | $4,734,371 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SISTERS FOR PEACE FOUNDATION | MA | P80 | $65,266 | $89,419 | Director | $33,413 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WILD HEARTS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM | MA | P80 | $48,313 | $43,235 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE AMESBURY COUNCIL ON AGING INC | MA | P80 | $67,524 | $80,555 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY INC | MA | P80 | $59,867 | $46,908 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| 24SOUTH INC | MA | P80 | $41,825 | $36,284 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CALIFORNIA STREET CORPORATION | MA | P80 | $62,437 | $106,548 | PRESIDENT AND CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code P80, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2022 · Form 990EZ · $64,274 spent · pay $4,140 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $32,595 | 50.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $17,076 | 26.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $10,463 | 16.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $4,140 | 6.4% | |
| Total | $64,274 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $136,923 spent · pay $41,354 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $41,354 | 30.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $38,669 | 28.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $27,879 | 20.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $22,481 | 16.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $6,540 | 4.8% | |
| Total | $136,923 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $124,920 spent · pay $30,117 · grants $0 · events $2,790
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $43,462 | 34.8% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $30,117 | 24.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $20,527 | 16.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $17,864 | 14.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,950 | 10.4% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $2,790 | reported apart |
| Total | $124,920 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $145,006 spent · pay $38,184 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $48,088 | 33.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $38,184 | 26.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $23,611 | 16.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $17,777 | 12.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $17,346 | 12.0% | |
| Total | $145,006 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $149,074 spent · pay $40,670 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $48,477 | 32.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $40,670 | 27.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $24,942 | 16.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $18,190 | 12.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $16,795 | 11.3% | |
| Total | $149,074 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $142,022 spent · pay $35,773 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $42,030 | 29.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $35,773 | 25.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $31,446 | 22.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $16,411 | 11.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $16,362 | 11.5% | |
| Total | $142,022 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $131,327 spent · pay $37,007 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $37,007 | 28.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $34,495 | 26.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $26,644 | 20.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $18,316 | 13.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,865 | 11.3% | |
| Total | $131,327 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $128,464 spent · pay $30,134 · grants $0 · events $5,826
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $38,309 | $38,309 | - | - | 29.8% | |
| Office expenses | $30,508 | $24,625 | $1,707 | $4,176 | 23.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $15,062 | $6,025 | $3,012 | $6,025 | 11.7% | |
| Occupancy | $14,716 | $8,368 | $2,116 | $4,232 | 11.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,725 | $11,725 | - | - | 9.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,155 | - | $8,155 | - | 6.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,347 | $1,904 | $481 | $962 | 2.6% | |
| Information technology | $2,458 | $1,397 | $354 | $707 | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $2,340 | - | $2,340 | - | 1.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,325 | $753 | $191 | $381 | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $389 | - | - | $389 | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $110 | $110 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $20 | $20 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,716 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $128,464 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $87,170 spent · pay $9,876 · grants $0 · events $8,149
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $51,641 | 59.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,675 | 16.8% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $9,876 | 11.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,200 | 8.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,778 | 4.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $8,149 | reported apart |
| Total | $87,170 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990EZ · $87,942 spent · pay $22,576 · grants $0 · events $6,647
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $41,754 | 47.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $22,576 | 25.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,571 | 16.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $6,000 | 6.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,041 | 3.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $6,647 | reported apart |
| Total | $87,942 | 100% |
2009 · Form 990EZ · $64,612 spent · pay $8,593 · grants $0 · events $7,898
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $30,165 | 46.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,263 | 22.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $8,656 | 13.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $8,593 | 13.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,935 | 4.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $2,996 | $7,898 | reported apart |
| Total | $64,612 | 100% |
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