2025-11-19T10:28:53-06:00 2025-08-31 042690326 JOHN T CHIPMAN & COMPANY LLP 955 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD MA 02062 990 2024-09-01 223172923 GREATER ATTLEBORO AREA COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN INC GREA 5082262336 PO BOX 424 NORTH ATTLEBORO MA 02761 SARAH ACHIN PRESIDENT 5082982475 2025-11-19 1 1 LISA M GRAY CPA P01204492 7817626272 2025-11-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SARAH ACHIN 60 NELSON STREET ATTLEBORO MA 02703 384142 0 X COUNCILFORCHILDREN.ORG X 1992 MA PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE GREATER ATTLEBORO AREA BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, REPONSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS THAT BRIGHTEN LIVES AND BUILD HOPE. 7 7 1 100 0 0 333143 312473 0 0 12 13 31778 35822 364933 348308 0 0 0 0 0 62900 0 0 24545 273932 299603 273932 362503 91001 -14195 1180833 1718318 32500 584180 1148333 1134138 X THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE GREATER ATTLEBORO AREA BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, RESPONSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS THAT BRIGHTEN LIVES AND BUILD HOPE. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIMARILY ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND MASSACHUSETTS FAMILIES IN 7 SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN; WHERE THERE IS A NEED FOR SERVICE, THE ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTS TO FIND ONE. 1 0 272880 CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TOYS AND CLOTHING FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY DURING THE HOLIDAYS TO ENSURE THAT ALL HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY. IT IS A GIFT GIVING PROGRAM THAT IS FUNDED THROUGH MONETARY DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS GIFTS DONATED FROM THE COMMUNITY ITSELF. 5224 BACKPACKS IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER MONTHS. 3880 DAYCARE ASSISTANCE IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR DAYCARE TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES RESIDING IN AREA COMMUNITIES. 2418 NICKY O IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TO TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS. DONATED FUNDS ARE USED FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FINANCING OF MUSIC LESSONS AND THE RENTAL OR PURCHASE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, THE NICKY O AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WAS STARTED TO HONOR THE CREATIVE SPIRIT AND COMPASSION OF NICKY BY PROVIDING FREE, ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. 2418 284402 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 MA X LISA M GRAY 5082089708 212 DEAN STREET NORTON MA 02766 SARAH ACHIN PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 BRENNA VACHON VICE PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 LISA GRAY TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE CHAPMAN SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID KANE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STACIE HOPKINS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAN BULLOCK DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 DWAYNE SIMMONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 13462 0 0 13462 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43050 269423 179042 312473 13 13 70306 43050 34551 35755 35755 1350 1283 67 67 348308 80 0 35755 57885 19102 19102 19681 5015 1655 1655 1705 3965 3965 3200 3200 5036 408 4208 420 526 526 6435 799 5636 660 660 26702 21362 2670 2670 2956 2956 2819 67 2683 69 CIFK PROGRAM 234786 234786 0 0 TELEPHONE & INTERNET 4382 0 4382 0 BACKPACKS 3094 3094 0 0 BANK AND PAYPAL FEES 1908 299 1609 0 3134 2304 830 362503 284402 53556 24545 652118 504047 10550 5550 442 1882 15502 1451 964887 5361 243973 959526 258248 245862 1180833 1718318 0 1260 32500 22920 0 560000 32500 584180 X 406908 574439 741425 559699 1148333 1134138 1180833 1718318 -14195 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 327230 561422 432450 333143 312473 1966718 327230 561422 432450 333143 312473 1966718 361830 1604888 7 9 11 12 13 52 1966770 0.81600 0.81190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 660444 660444 288065 616 287449 16378 4745 11633 959526 CONSTRUCTION IN PROCESS 150949 DEPOSITS 4115 TOYS AND CLOTHING DONATIONS ON HAND 90798 245862 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS FOR ALL OPEN TAX YEARS. CURRENTLY, THE TAX YEARS OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ARE THE 2021, 2022 AND 2023 TAX YEARS. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER AUDIT NOR HAS THE ORGANIZATION BEEN CONTACTED BY ANY JURISDICTION. BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ALL TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD BE UPHELD UNDER AN EXAMINATION. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR THE EFFECTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAVE BEEN RECORDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025. GALA 76570 43050 33520 17055 4792 LEFTOVER TURKEY TROT 25753 25753 10750 102323 43050 59273 17055 15542 32597 26676 X CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 7049 176229 FMV GIFTS DONATED X LEGAL FEES 1 2813 HOURLY BILLABLE RATE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025, THE NICKY O AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WAS STARTED TO HONOR THE CREATIVE SPIRIT AND COMPASSION OF NICKY BY PROVIDING FREE, ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT WHO PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE GREATER ATTLEBORO AREA COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN HAS A POLICY OF NOT ENGAGING IN ANY BUSINESS TRANSACTION OF ANY TYPE THAT MAY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BENEFIT THE BOARD. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE MONITORED BASED ON ANNUAL RESPONSES PROVIDED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY QUESTIONNAIRES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND A SALARY RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY RECOMMENDATION IS BASED UPON THEIR SALARY HISTORY, THE ECONOMY AND THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET AS WELL AS COMPARISONS TO SIMILAR SIZE AND TYPE OF ORGANIZATIONS. THERE ARE NO KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IF APPLICABLE, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.