Nonprofit · EIN 04-2104054
FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC
Tax-exempt · LAWRENCE, MA 01840
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,516,219 | $8,451,616 | $64,603 | $5,571,372 | $863,282 | $4,708,090 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,001,610 | $8,888,561 | $113,049 | $5,618,793 | $992,627 | $4,626,166 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,563,803 | $7,713,832 | $849,971 | $6,000,212 | $1,562,100 | $4,438,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,819,740
- of which government grants
- $5,599,063
- Program service revenue
- $562,897
- Investment income
- $61,494
- Net rental income
- $35,518
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $37,982
- Other revenue
- $72,088
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $314,197
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,721,713
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,935,541
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,000
- Accounting fees
- $37,307
- Occupancy
- $410,788
- Travel
- $117,793
- Depreciation
- $83,830
- Program services (functional)
- $7,298,191
- Management and general (functional)
- $914,784
- Fundraising (functional)
- $238,641
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,618,793
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,571,372
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $863,282
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,708,090
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,742,819
- Publicly traded securities
- $543,693
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,859,470
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $848,620
- Gross receipts
- $8,615,560
- Employees
- 155
- Volunteers
- 236
- Year formed
- 1859
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SWEENEY | CEO Officer | 40 | $187,076 | $8,201 |
| LORI HOWE | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,568 | $3,638 |
| LINDA MOYNIHAN | CFO Officer | 40 | $91,154 | $7,529 |
| JAMES CIESLIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DESOUZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH HAUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY OCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DESALVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD BICKFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUZE BERZIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE CAPOZZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MCCAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE Q ROBERTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VITALE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBY BRIGGS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KURT MITTELSTARDT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARY SIDELL | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SWEENEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $180,097 | $15,058 |
| ANA S CABACOFF | CLINICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,994 | $9,181 |
| LORI HOWE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,975 | $3,476 |
| LINDA MOYNIHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $85,783 | $15,083 |
| JAMES CIESLIK | DIRECTOR (UNTIL APR '24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DESOUZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH HAUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY OCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DESALVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD BICKFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUZE BERZIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE CAPOZZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MCCAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR (SINCE JUL '24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE Q ROBERTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VITALE | VICE PRESIDENT (SINCE JAN '24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY BRIGGS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MITTELSTAEDT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SIDELL | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SWEENEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,306 | $15,058 |
| ANA S CABACOFF | CLINICIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,032 | $9,181 |
| LORI HOWE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,000 | $3,476 |
| LINDA MOYNIHAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $87,085 | $15,083 |
| JAMES CIESLIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DESOUZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH HAUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY OCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DESALVO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD BICKFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUZE BERZIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MCCAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VITALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE Q ROBERTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT MITTELSTAEDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY BRIGGS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SIDELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 430 N CANAL ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01840-1246
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KURT MITTELSTAEDT, 430 NORTH CANAL STREET, LAWRENCE, MA 01840
- Signed the 990
- KURT MITTELSTAEDT, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (978) 327-6614
- Website
- WWW.FSMV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC
Mission
FAMILY SERVICES EMPOWERS, NURTURES AND SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH LIFE'S CHALLENGES TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- CRISIS SERVICES: PROVIDES 988 LIFELINE CRISIS HOTLINE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, POSTVENTION VISITS AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE FREQUENT CONTACT WITH HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS.Expenses $1,760,379
- FISCAL SPONSORSHIPLAWRENCE/METHUEN COMMUNITY COALITION: PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT FOSTER AND PRESERVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT, DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.UNCOMMON THREADS: PROVIDES USED CLOTHING AND VOLUNTEER STYLISTS TO IMPROVE THE SELF-ESTEEM AND JOB READINESS OF WOMEN WHO ARE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, DISABLED WOMEN, WOMEN IN RECOVERY, FEMALE VETERANS AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN.ONE WISH PROJECT: PROVIDES BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG TEENS LIVING IN SHELTERS.BROTHERS IN ARMS: PROVIDES A VOLUNTEER-BASED MEN'S SUPPORT GROUPINSPIRED VIBES: PROVIDES COACHING AND MINDFULNESS TOOLS TO SUPPORT MEN AND WOMEN IN NEEDExpenses $2,102,529 · revenue $230,497
- FAMILY SERVICES: PROVIDES GROUP CLASSES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO PARENTS SEEKING TO RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE THOSE TARGETED TO TEEN PARENTS, FATHERS, AND OTHER VULNERABLE FAMILIES.Expenses $1,123,292
- CLINICAL SERVICES: FAMILY SERVICES OPERATES A STATE-LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COUPLES. CLINICAL SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC MENTORING.YOUTH SERVICES: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AT-RISK YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12-18.FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: PROVIDES ASSESSMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PLANNING, PARENTING CLASSES, PEER TO PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES TO FAMILIES AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES RAISING ADOLESCENTS. ELDER SERVICES: PROVIDES DIRECT OUTREACH TO ELDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CONDUCT PROGRAMS IN LONG-TERM CARE, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND GRIEF COUNSELING.Expenses $2,311,991 · revenue $332,400
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2104054
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,571,372
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,615,560
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,516,219 | $8,451,616 | $5,571,372 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $9,001,610 | $8,888,561 | $5,618,793 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,563,803 | $7,713,832 | $6,000,212 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,672,841 | $7,012,165 | $4,046,425 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 04-2104054).
Questions about FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC
- What is the EIN of FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC is 04-2104054.
- Is FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC 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 FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KURT MITTELSTAEDT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,076 (ELIZABETH SWEENEY, CEO).
- How much revenue does FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,516,219, expenses of $8,451,616 and total assets of $5,571,372 at year end.
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