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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2385280

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC

Tax-exempt · PEABODY, MA 01960

Financials

$11.6M$11.7M2022$12.3M$12.2M2023$11.8M$12.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$11,828,378$12,138,622-$310,244$3,148,918$2,812,186$336,732
September 30, 2024990$12,257,896$12,221,740$36,156$3,300,686$2,653,710$646,976
September 30, 2023990$11,562,899$11,725,775-$162,876$3,491,252$2,880,432$610,820
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,726,278
of which government grants
$11,571,314
Program service revenue
$128,460
Investment income
$6,000
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,000
Net income from fundraising events
-$32,360
Other revenue
-$32,360

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,110,472
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$158,115
Other salaries and wages
$3,531,533
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,583,042
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,765
Accounting fees
$137,271
Occupancy
$2,444,000
Travel
$33,689
Depreciation
$36,512
Program services (functional)
$10,881,995
Management and general (functional)
$1,256,140
Fundraising (functional)
$487

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,300,686
Total assets, end of year
$3,148,918
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,812,186
Net assets, end of year
$336,732
Land, buildings and equipment
$166,540
Net assets without donor restrictions
$258,177
Net assets with donor restrictions
$78,555
Gross receipts
$11,860,738
Employees
109
Volunteers
79
Year formed
1965
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LAURA MEISENHELTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$149,345$10,550
ROBERT T MCHUGHDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37.5$104,704$23,836
PAUL CROSBYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FUNMI KOREDEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALAN SCHWARTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DARLENE WYNNESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
REV MIKE OTERO-OTEROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOEL BRENNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EILEEN SEARLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIELLE LEAHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL STOREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERI MCDONOUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARLA KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL CORLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK DEPASQUALEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LAURA MEISENHELTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$138,052$10,267
PAUL CROSBYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FUNMI KOREDEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALAN SCHWARTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALEX SANCHEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROSA ALVARDOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOEL BRENNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EILEEN SEARLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK JAKIOUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY KATZMIREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL STOREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERI MCDONOUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARLENE WYNNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HANNA LEVINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK DEPASQUALEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LAURA MEISENHELTEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
37.5$137,035$9,660
PATRICIA LEATHERSDIRECTOR OF
Officer
37.5$110,736$667
MAUREEN O'NEILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANDY KATZMIREVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALAN SCHWARTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOEL BRENNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALEX SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
FUNMI KOREDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROSA ALVARADOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RICK JAKIOUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
EILEEN SEARLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MICHAEL STOREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0
PAUL CROSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
ISIS PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RACHEL HANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
STACEY BERNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
119 REAR FOSTER STREET, PEABODY, MA 01960-0000
In care of
% LAURA MEISENHELTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURA MEISENHELTER, 119 REAR FOSTER STREET BUILDING 13, PEABODY, MA 01960
Signed the 990
LAURA MEISENHELTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(978) 531-0767
Website
NSCAP.ORG
Return prepared by
WHITTLESEY PC

Mission

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS, INC. EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH SERVICES AND EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FUEL ASSISTANCE - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION AND FUEL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,587 INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $3,566,352 · grants $3,040,287
  • HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOUSING SEARCH, EMERGENCY HOMELESS SITUATIONS, TENANT/LANDLORD DISPUTES. THIS COMPONENT ALSO PROVIDES FOR SHELTER TO WELFARE REFERRALS INTO A MORE PERMANENT SETTING.
    Expenses $5,324,902 · grants $1,066,602 · revenue $128,444
  • ELDER SERVICES - PROVIDES HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREPARATION, AND PERSONAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY. PROVIDES FOR AN AVERAGE OF 3,000 HOURS OF SERVICE PER MONTH.
    Expenses $1,293,585 · grants $693
  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $697,156 · grants $2,890

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2385280
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
1976
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,148,918
Income (IRS master file)
$11,860,738

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$11,828,378$12,138,622$3,148,918XML
990September 2024$12,257,896$12,221,740$3,300,686XML
990September 2023$11,562,899$11,725,775$3,491,252XML
990September 2022$12,362,977$12,884,366$1,564,470IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 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 04-2385280).

Questions about NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC

What is the EIN of NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC is 04-2385280.
Is NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS 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 NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS 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 NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LAURA MEISENHELTER.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,345 (LAURA MEISENHELTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,828,378, expenses of $12,138,622 and total assets of $3,148,918 at year end.

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