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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2226199

THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC

Tax-exempt · FITCHBURG, MA 01420

Financials

$19.1M$17.1M2022$20.1M$19.2M2023$21.7M$20.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$21,696,155$20,619,120$1,077,035$24,185,964$6,782,090$17,403,874
June 30, 2024990$20,121,670$19,240,697$880,973$22,742,830$6,623,871$16,118,959
June 30, 2023990$19,135,293$17,068,482$2,066,811$20,537,498$5,744,356$14,793,142
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,828,524
of which government grants
$16,646,400
Program service revenue
$4,432,377
Investment income
$392,459
Net gain from sales of assets
$49,893
Net income from fundraising events
$42,795
Other revenue
$42,795

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$646,360
Other salaries and wages
$12,553,689
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$16,099,961
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$112,625
Occupancy
$678,997
Depreciation
$491,537
Program services (functional)
$18,787,001
Management and general (functional)
$1,832,119

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,742,830
Total assets, end of year
$24,185,964
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,782,090
Net assets, end of year
$17,403,874
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,236,415
Publicly traded securities
$7,638,760
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,378,985
Net assets with donor restrictions
$24,889
Gross receipts
$22,112,279
Employees
400
Volunteers
55
Year formed
1952
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY HEAFYPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$252,708$32,626
LYNNE SUGARCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
50$159,866$29,249
ANGELA CHERYCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
50$148,239$5,878
DAVID KLINEVP OF DAY SUPPORTS
Highest-paid employee
40$125,048$26,912
MARSHALL GAYEVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
50$129,593$6,008
KRISTEN DAMASOVP OF HOME SUPPORTS
Highest-paid employee
40$119,317$4,184
VENESSA FRANCOISDIVISION DIRECTOR - NURSING
Highest-paid employee
40$102,379$1,118
JACOB TOSTIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
JASON SMITHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROSS POTVINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATIE NAJJARCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEPHANIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHELSIE VOKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MONICA FIELDHOUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BIJAL DOSHIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL WHITEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAULIE CHLEBECEKDIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/24)
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY HEAFYPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$202,029$27,774
LYNNE SUGARCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
50$160,302$26,648
DAVID KLINEVP OF DAY SUPPORTS
Highest-paid employee
40$117,888$24,201
ANGELA CHERYCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
50$140,490$1,523
MARSHALL GAYEVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
40$124,423$5,463
JACOB TOSTIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
JASON SMITHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROSS POTVINDIRECTOR/ TREASURER (AS OF 10/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HENRY TESSMANASST.CLERK(TIL 10/23)/CLERK(TIL 5/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATIE NAJJARDIR./ASST. CLERK/CLERK(AS OF 5/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DANIEL KELSERTREASURER (UNTIL 10/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANDREA THIBAUDEAUCLERK (UNTIL 10/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEPHANIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULIE CHLEBECEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHELSIE VOKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MONICA FIELDHOUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACK DOOLINDIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY HEAFYPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
50$206,728$27,982
LYNNE SUGARCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
50$148,459$26,143
ANGELA CHERYCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
50$137,679$1,464
PAMELA NYABUTIDIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
88$105,439$23,524
MARSHALL GAYEVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Highest-paid employee
50$122,706$5,870
NATHANIEL SARFODIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Highest-paid employee
88$113,017$13,632
JACOB TOSTIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
JASON SMITHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DANIEL KELSERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANDREA THIBAUDEAUCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HENRY TESSMANASSISTANT CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACK DOOLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHANIE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROSS POTVINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULIE CHLEBECEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATIE NAJJARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRICIA RAPPDIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/2022)
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
564 MAIN ST, FITCHBURG, MA 01420-8011
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARY HEAFY, 564 MAIN STREET, FITCHBURG, MA 01420
Signed the 990
ROSS POTVIN, TREASURER
Phone
(978) 343-6662
Return prepared by
AAFCPAS INC

Mission

TO CREATE AND SUPPORT LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL - THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDED 12,350 DAYS OF SUPPORT TO 41 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVING IN 8 GROUP HOMES. INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, NUTRITION, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE.
    Expenses $7,423,256 · revenue $481,744
  • ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY - THE ABI PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY. THIS YEAR, 24 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED 7,523 DAYS OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN 5 GROUP HOMES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, NUTRITION, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. ALL PERSONS SERVED WERE PREVIOUSLY CONFINED TO NURSING HOMES. TWO OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ALSO RECEIVED 100 HOURS OF SERVICE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITIONS FROM NURSING HOMES TO THESE RESIDENCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO ENHANCE THEIR RECOVERY BY INVOLVING THEM IN ACTIVITIES OF MAINTAINING A HOME. THE HOMES ARE DESIGNED TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE SO THAT RESIDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MEAL PREPARATION.
    Expenses $5,058,187 · revenue $300,816
  • SHARED LIVING - THE SHARED LIVING PROGRAMS IDENTIFY, SCREEN, MATCH AND MONITOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH FOSTER HOMES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO HAVE A HOME LIFE THAT IS AS INDEPENDENT AND NORMAL AS POSSIBLE. ALL SHARED LIVING PROGRAMS MONITOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED. THE MEDICAID FUNDED PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE MONTHLY MONITORING BY A REGISTERED NURSE. THIS YEAR, 73 PEOPLE RECEIVED 24,377 DAYS OF ADULT FOSTER CARE (MEDICAID FUNDED) SERVICES. IN ADDITION, 8 PEOPLE RECEIVED 1,784 DAYS OF SHARED LIVING SUPPORTS AND 10 PEOPLE RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDED BY DDS.
    Expenses $2,080,222 · revenue $1,917,943
  • DAY HABILITATION - THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDED 10,543 DAYS OF SERVICE TO 74 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDED PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES DEPENDING UPON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE MONITORED BY A REGISTERED NURSE. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE AND/OR MAINTAIN THEIR SKILLS FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
    Expenses $1,247,213 · revenue $1,714,735
  • COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORTS - THE CBDS PROGRAM PROVIDED 67,199 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO 89 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER WORK AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY OUT IN THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXERCISE, CRAFTS AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS. PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN CHOICES AS TO THE TYPE OF ACTIVITIES THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO ENGAGE IN WITH EMPHASIS PUT ON ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $1,022,083
  • INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES - THE ISS PROGRAM PROVIDED 11,795 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO 64 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE HOURS OF SERVICE VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE FINANCE AND BUDGETING, MEAL PLANNING, SHOPPING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE AND ACCESSING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE. IN ADDITION, 22 OF THESE PEOPLE RECEIVED REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES AND 18 RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
    Expenses $838,993
  • EMPLOYMENT - THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDED 9,248 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO 62 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR. THE OBJECTIVE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN FINDING AND KEEPING JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY. GROUP EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THE SUPPORT OF A JOB COACH TO LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE JOB. INDIVIDUALS PERFORM A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT JOBS AT BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR WHICH THEY ARE PAID. THE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS PROGRAMS PROVIDE EVALUATION, JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, JOB TRAINING AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM EVALUATES JOB SKILLS AND APTITUDES USING SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENTS. EVALUATION RESULTS ARE USED TO PREPARE A CAREER PLAN WHICH IS IN TURN USED TO DEVELOP AND OBTAIN A JOB IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT IS GRADUALLY WITHDRAWN AS THE WORKER BECOMES ACCUSTOMED TO THE JOB. PERIODIC MONITORING IS PROVIDED, AND ADDITIONAL JOB COACHING MAY BE PROVIDED IF/WHEN THE JOB CHANGES. THIS YEAR, 5 RECEIVED JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND 5 RECEIVED INITIAL JOB SUPPORTS.
    Expenses $363,167
  • FAMILY SUPPORT AND RECREATION - THE PURPOSE OF THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES SO THAT THE INDIVIDUAL CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ASD SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDE LIFE COACHING AND COLLEGE NAVIGATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. FIFTEEN INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED 1,035 HOURS OF THESE SERVICES THIS YEAR. THE DDS/DESE PROGRAM PROVIDES STAFFING, FINANCIAL AND SERVICE NAVIGATION SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH A CHILD (UP TO AGE 22) WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY TO KEEP THE CHILD IN THE HOME. THIS YEAR, 6 FAMILIES RECEIVED THESE SERVICES. THE AGENCY WITH CHOICE PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO SELF-DIRECT THEIR HOME OR DAY SERVICES. THIS YEAR, 15 PEOPLE RECEIVED 7,435 HOURS SO THESE SERVICES. THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY ALSO PROVIDED HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TRAINING TO 12 INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE FUNDED SERVICES, THE ARC PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH INFORMATION & REFERRAL, PUBLIC EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR THE CAREGIVER AS WELL AS SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE TO THE INDIVIDUALS ALLOWING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT BE POSSIBLE. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BOWLING LEAGUES, DAY TRIPS, SUPERVISED VACATION TRIPS, MONTHLY DANCES AND A WEEKEND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CLUB.
    Expenses $724,008 · revenue $17,139
  • TRANSPORTATION
    Expenses $29,872

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2226199
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,185,964
Income (IRS master file)
$22,112,279

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$21,696,155$20,619,120$24,185,964XML
990June 2024$20,121,670$19,240,697$22,742,830XML
990June 2023$19,135,293$17,068,482$20,537,498XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 04-2226199).

Questions about THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC

What is the EIN of THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC is 04-2226199.
Is THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
Are donations to THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS 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 THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC 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 THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC 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 THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY HEAFY.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,708 (MARY HEAFY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does THE ARC OF OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,696,155, expenses of $20,619,120 and total assets of $24,185,964 at year end.

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