Nonprofit · EIN 04-2103834
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, MA 01523
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $48,618,406 | $48,972,859 | -$354,453 | $49,342,882 | $20,827,871 | $28,515,011 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $46,667,114 | $46,346,052 | $321,062 | $49,011,654 | $21,574,958 | $27,436,696 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $43,781,826 | $45,177,249 | -$1,395,423 | $48,258,948 | $22,741,543 | $25,517,405 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,242,567
- of which government grants
- $1,247,509
- Program service revenue
- $45,175,070
- Investment income
- $1,018,448
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $639,804
- Other revenue
- $182,321
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,003,108
- Other salaries and wages
- $30,989,395
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $38,982,725
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $107,198
- Accounting fees
- $178,000
- Occupancy
- $2,890,425
- Travel
- $764,764
- Depreciation
- $1,363,902
- Program services (functional)
- $43,406,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,994,123
- Fundraising (functional)
- $572,546
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,011,654
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,342,882
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,827,871
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,515,011
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,460,251
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,267,516
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,538,083
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,976,928
- Gross receipts
- $49,702,030
- Employees
- 818
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1934
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W AMES | PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $412,430 | $31,744 |
| CYNTHIA WING | COO (THRU 12/24) Key employee | 40 | $256,486 | $23,029 |
| DAVID LIBBY | CFO Officer | 40 | $224,374 | $9,627 |
| DEREK PADON | VP HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $207,548 | $15,239 |
| STEVEN YOUNG | VP FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,335 | $13,509 |
| JOHN TUELL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - NRC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,453 | $8,417 |
| MATTHEW COONEY | VP YOUTH SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,213 | $8,062 |
| DAWN BENTLEY | VP EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,921 | $7,776 |
| KATHLEEN J MILLS | COO (11/24); PRES. & CEO 04/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $15,230 | $0 |
| JAMES E GERAGHTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH P CARROLL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD A LOWE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY OUTLAW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE M FRISCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J BOYLE III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON BURRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMMA CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL F CONNOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HON DR LESLIE E HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA M HOLLINSHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES W HUGHES II | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC J JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH P KENNEDY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES B LEARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL FRANCOLINI MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP J MUSCATELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEATRICE OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN H PECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY RITTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER R STANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L FLANAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W AMES | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $402,817 | $31,697 |
| CYNTHIA WING | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $208,885 | $24,446 |
| DEREK PADON | VP HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,020 | $15,253 |
| STEVEN YOUNG | VP FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,474 | $15,050 |
| JOHN TUELL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - NRC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,786 | $10,017 |
| FELICIA RIFFELMACHER | SVP ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,046 | $3,650 |
| JODI MARTIN | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,099 | $7,009 |
| DAVID LIBBY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $55,201 | $855 |
| CHARLES W HUGHES II | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE FRISCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH P CARROLL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA M HOLLINSHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL FRANCOLINI MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC J JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES B LEARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER R STANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E GERAGHTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L FLANAGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL F CONNOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J MUSCATELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON DR LESLIE E HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY OUTLAW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J BOYLE III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMA CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN H PECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH P KENNEDY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CRAIG RITTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD A LOWE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BURRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W AMES | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $394,980 | $33,811 |
| LISA HARRINGTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $197,640 | $16,792 |
| CYNTHIA WING | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION / COO (EFF 07/2022) Key employee | 40 | $195,592 | $16,808 |
| DEREK PADON | VP HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,053 | $15,829 |
| STEVEN YOUNG | VP FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,895 | $16,590 |
| JOHN TUELL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - NRC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,873 | $10,119 |
| MATTHEW COONEY | VP YOUTH SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,364 | $183 |
| JODI MARTIN | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,175 | $3,110 |
| CHARLES W HUGHES II | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE FRISCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH P CARROLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA M HOLLINSHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL FRANCOLINI MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC J JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES B LEARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER R STANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES E GERAGHTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER L FLANAGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL F CONNELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J MUSCATELLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON DR LESLIE E HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY OUTLAW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN J BOYLE III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMA CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN H PECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH P KENNEDY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CRAIG RITTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD A LOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE OAKLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 971 MAIN ST, LANCASTER, MA 01523-2569
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHLEEN J MILLS, 971 MAIN STREET, LANCASTER, MA 01523
- Signed the 990
- KATHLEEN J MILLS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (978) 365-7376
- Website
- WWW.RFKCOMMUNITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEONARD MULHERIN & GREENE PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF RFK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE IS TO PROMOTE MEANINGFUL AND SUSTAINED WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS FACING EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.
Program accomplishments
- INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT: RFK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OPERATES THE DOCTOR FRANKLIN PERKINS SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, PROVIDING TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR YOUTH (AGES 5-22) WITH COMPLEX PSYCHIATRIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. LOCATED IN LANCASTER, MA, THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES CLINICAL SERVICES, SPECIALIZED EDUCATION, AND 24-HOUR NURSING WITHIN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED SETTING. OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOCUSES ON STABILIZATION AND SKILL-BUILDING TO SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE.Expenses $13,363,718 · revenue $12,664,818
- THERAPEUTIC DAY EDUCATION: WE OPERATE SPECIALIZED DAY SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS (AGES 5-22) WHOSE EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR LEARNING CHALLENGES REQUIRE SUPPORT BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. ACROSS THE DOCTOR FRANKLIN PERKINS SCHOOL AND DON WATSON ACADEMY IN LANCASTER, AND THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY ACADEMY IN SPRINGFIELD, WE PROVIDE A TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS INTEGRATE SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO FOSTER ACADEMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $10,883,508 · revenue $12,535,198
- YOUTH COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL & INDEPENDENT LIVING: RFK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE MANAGES A CONTINUUM OF 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH REQUIRING INTENSIVE SUPPORT DUE TO TRAUMA OR SIGNIFICANT LIFE DISRUPTIONS. THIS INCLUDES THE OATIS CHILDREN'S CENTER AND JOHNSTON HALL IN LANCASTER, THE KENNEDY SCHOOL IN MIDDLETON, AND YOUNG ADULT SUPPORTED LIVING APARTMENTS IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. TEAMS PROVIDE CLINICAL CARE AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING TO HELP YOUTH REACH DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND TRANSITION TOWARD INDEPENDENCE.Expenses $8,779,358 · revenue $9,905,798
- ADULT DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS: WE PROVIDE A SUITE OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORTS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. OPERATING IN LANCASTER, CLINTON, AND WEST BOYLSTON, THESE PROGRAMS UTILIZE PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES. OUR FOCUS ON VOCATIONAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH HELPS PARTICIPANTS REMAIN ACTIVE AND VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $4,811,795 · revenue $5,568,502
- COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY SERVICES: RFK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OPERATES A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED PROGRAMS ACROSS BOSTON, LANCASTER, AND HAMPDEN AND BERKSHIRE COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS, ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY SUPPORT, THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP, AND YOUTH ADVOCACY. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFETY NET OF PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY STABILITY.Expenses $4,591,914 · revenue $3,606,031
- NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (NRC): THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF YOUTH JUSTICE, PROVIDING CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NATIONWIDE. WITH A TRACK RECORD OF WORK IN STATES SUCH AS TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, MICHIGAN, AND OHIO, THE CENTER HELPS JURISDICTIONS MOVE TOWARD EVIDENCE-INFORMED APPROACHES. WE FOCUS ON SYSTEMIC REFORMS, SUCH AS PROBATION REVIEWS AND TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE FRAMEWORKS, TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR DUAL-STATUS YOUTHExpenses $975,897 · revenue $894,723
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2103834
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,342,882
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,702,030
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $48,618,406 | $48,972,859 | $49,342,882 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $46,667,114 | $46,346,052 | $49,011,654 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $43,781,826 | $45,177,249 | $48,258,948 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $33,191,086 | $32,376,780 | $49,528,178 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2103834).
Questions about ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE is 04-2103834.
- Is ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN J MILLS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $412,430 (MICHAEL W AMES, PRESIDENT AND CEO (THRU 03/25)).
- How much revenue does ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $48,618,406, expenses of $48,972,859 and total assets of $49,342,882 at year end.
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