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← SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$33,334,388
Total expenses
$31,651,786
Contributions and grants received
$32,945,319
Grants paid
$11,940,913
Program service revenue
$278,905
Investment income
$90,426
Other revenue
$19,738
Total assets, end of year
$17,175,276
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,746,489
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$8,428,787
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$29,524,387
Management and general expenses
$2,009,683
Fundraising expenses
$117,716
Program service expenses (Part III)
$29,524,387

Program services were 93.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $27,302,304

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $5,643,015

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $818,503

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES

    total $278,905 · related or exempt $278,905

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $69,049 · excluded $69,049

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $21,377

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $21,377

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $21,377 · excluded $21,377

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $19,738 · related or exempt $19,738

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $19,738

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $11,940,913 · program services $11,940,913

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $539,248 · management and general $539,248

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $10,753,166 · program services $9,889,871 · management and general $792,297 · fundraising $70,998

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $273,687 · program services $235,657 · management and general $35,687 · fundraising $2,343

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,765,848 · program services $1,624,891 · management and general $135,281 · fundraising $5,676

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $847,027 · program services $749,787 · management and general $91,552 · fundraising $5,688

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $33,896 · program services $5,335 · management and general $28,561

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $38,000 · program services $34,922 · management and general $2,718 · fundraising $360

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $123,624 · program services $57,783 · management and general $65,841

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $827,259 · program services $773,929 · management and general $45,652 · fundraising $7,678

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $223,145 · program services $193,595 · management and general $23,510 · fundraising $6,040

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $124,972 · program services $124,972

  • 17 · Travel

    total $40,419 · program services $39,566 · management and general $699 · fundraising $154

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $102,078 · program services $74,964 · management and general $16,766 · fundraising $10,348

  • 20 · Interest

    total $178,861 · program services $150,209 · management and general $27,581 · fundraising $1,071

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $777,543 · program services $745,393 · management and general $30,936 · fundraising $1,214

  • 24a · Other expenses: VEHICLES EXPENSE

    total $1,063,086 · program services $1,054,309 · management and general $8,777

  • 24b · Other expenses: FACILITIY OPERATIONS AN

    total $1,061,415 · program services $951,546 · management and general $104,970 · fundraising $4,899

  • 24c · Other expenses: DONATED FOOD

    total $803,260 · program services $803,260

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES & FEES

    total $132,142 · program services $72,535 · management and general $59,607

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $2,197 · program services $950 · fundraising $1,247

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,902,362 · end of year $1,368,704

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $151,272 · end of year $153,140

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,744,135 · end of year $3,509,678

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $6,740 · end of year $6,740

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $346,628 · end of year $429,043

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $17,541,920

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $7,479,869

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $7,919,661 · end of year $10,062,051

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,101,057 · end of year $1,315,736

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $394,385 · end of year $330,184

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,497,544 · end of year $2,408,277

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,462,744 · end of year $1,524,065

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $4,647,024 · end of year $4,483,963

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $394,385 · end of year $330,184

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $6,190,882 · end of year $8,181,536

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $373,661 · end of year $247,251

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL WORKS TO ELIMINATE POVERTY ON THE SOUTH SHORE BY COORDINATING, STRENGTHENING, AND SUPPLEMENTING COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SO THEY CAN LIVE IN DECENCY AND WITH DIGNITY, REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AND PARTICIPATE TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CAPABILITIES IN ALL THAT OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE TO OFFER.

  • ENERGY PROGRAM: THE ENERGY AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE CONSISTS OF THREE PROGRAMS: LIHEAP - FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH HELP IN PAYING WINTER HEATING BILLS THROUGH PAYMENTS TO PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE VENDORS; HEARTWAP - PROVIDES HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES TO FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS PRIMARILY ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS; WEATHERIZATION - ASSISTS LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN REDUCING THEIR HEATING BILLS BY PROVIDING HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 14,459 HOUSEHOLDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.

    Expenses $11,952,094 · Grants $10,535,176

  • HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START: THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM, LOCATED IN THREE SITES (PLYMOUTH, WAREHAM AND MARSHFIELD) PROVIDES EDUCATION, FAMILY SERVICES, NUTRITION (MEALS), AND HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CHILDREN RANGE IN AGE FROM THREE MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS. THE FAMILIES HAVE LIMITED INCOMES AND MEET FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES. TEN PERCENT OF THE HEAD START SLOTS ARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIALS NEEDS. THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 393 CLIENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.

    Expenses $5,805,805

  • OTHER CHILDCARE: INCLUDES PROGRAMS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDING, EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HOMELESS AND VOUCHER PROGRAMS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 2.9 TO 5 YEARS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS. THESE CHILDREN RECEIVE A PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM SIMILAR TO HEAD START AND RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AS WELL.

    Expenses $4,756,660 · Revenue $279,087

  • OTHER: INCLUDES CSBG ADMIN AND PROGRAM FUNDS.

    Expenses $247,812

  • CLIENT ASSISTANCE: INCLUDES FUNDS FROM PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES IN THE AREA THAT SUPPLEMENT THE FEDERALLY FUNDED HEARTWAP AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO LOW INCOME CLIENTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS ASSISTING CLIENTS IN AREAS OF NEED SUCH AS RENTS, MORTGAGES AND UTILITIES.

    Expenses $1,864,788 · Grants $1,405,737 · Revenue $199

  • CHILD NUTRITION: PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SERVICES IN THE FORM OF BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS EACH DAY TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN.

    Expenses $453,143

  • TRANSPORTATION: PROVIDES CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA. TYPICAL SERVICES RANGE FROM MEDICAL TRIPS TO BOSTON AREA HOSPITALS, ELDERLY AND DISABLED CLIENT TRIPS TO ADULT DAY HEALTH AND REHAB CENTERS AND OUT OF TOWN SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 851 CLIENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.

    Expenses $3,223,392 · Revenue $19,357

  • FOOD RESOURCES: THE COUNCIL FORMED THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER AS ONE OF A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE FOOD TO MORE PEOPLE ON THE SOUTH SHORE VIA COORDINATION OF LOCALLY DONATED FOOD; INCLUDING FOOD STORAGE FOR PANTRIES AND TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD TO AGENCIES SERVING LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

    Expenses $1,220,693

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dan Shannon

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Charlie Schena

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carrie Sylvester

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Linda Mahonen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sarah Hewins

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Janis Morrison

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jim Stewart

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • George Prebola

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Linda Osborne

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lincoln Heineman

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Martha Dennison

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Anthony Provenzano Jr

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Scott Snider

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Christina Poole

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bob Hughes

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Virginia Wandell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kimberli Keith

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kevin Canty

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lisa Spencer

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TH

    Total calculated
    $256,612
    From this org
    $203,907
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $52,705
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $203,907
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $24,432
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,273
    Filer's total
    $256,612

  • Cheryl White

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $228,431
    From this org
    $184,968
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,463
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,968
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $20,346
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,117
    Filer's total
    $228,431

  • Dorothy Caron

    CC & HEAD START DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $162,111
    From this org
    $139,779
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,332
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $139,779
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,989
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,343
    Filer's total
    $162,111

  • Stephen Salwak

    TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $194,971
    From this org
    $152,744
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $42,227
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $152,744
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,165
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,062
    Filer's total
    $194,971

  • Annikki Gailbois

    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIR

    Total calculated
    $161,248
    From this org
    $142,418
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,830
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $142,418
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,121
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,709
    Filer's total
    $161,248

  • Denise Tetrealt

    ENERGY DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $160,930
    From this org
    $141,439
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,491
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,439
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,486
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,005
    Filer's total
    $160,930

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THIS COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABLE AND SURVEY OF OTHER COMPARABLE SIZED CAP AGENCY SALARIES.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
5 August 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202532249349300433

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