Nonprofit · EIN 04-2389332
ACTION INC
Tax-exempt · GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $191,163,293 | $188,080,054 | $3,083,239 | $49,491,687 | $19,124,097 | $30,367,590 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $184,306,650 | $177,847,841 | $6,458,809 | $52,638,722 | $25,354,371 | $27,284,351 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $111,088,156 | $108,915,820 | $2,172,336 | $28,610,243 | $7,784,701 | $20,825,542 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,114,668
- of which government grants
- $10,491,805
- Program service revenue
- $179,468,338
- Investment income
- $354,784
- Net rental income
- $25,024
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$53,034
- Other revenue
- $225,503
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $937,504
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,245,032
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,078,683
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $135,177
- Accounting fees
- $861,909
- Occupancy
- $634,882
- Travel
- $215,297
- Depreciation
- $584,612
- Program services (functional)
- $183,654,586
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,059,692
- Fundraising (functional)
- $365,776
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,638,722
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,491,687
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,124,097
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,367,590
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,341,405
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,598,156
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $769,434
- Gross receipts
- $191,411,605
- Employees
- 131
- Volunteers
- 906
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $225,916 | $1,151 |
| ELLIOTT JACOBSON | VP OF ENERGY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $212,875 | $4,753 |
| JENNIFER BELOFF | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 35 | $167,110 | $12,774 |
| JILLIAN CLUETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/VP Officer | 35 | $154,564 | $15,292 |
| ALLISON LEX | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $142,831 | $26,119 |
| BRIAN BEOTE | DIRECTOR OF ENERGY EFFICIE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $137,484 | $15,082 |
| ERIN GEORGE | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING SERVIC Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,221 | $18,507 |
| BRENDAN P DELANEY | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTAL ENE Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,007 | $5,404 |
| KRISTIN MACEK | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $108,271 | $14,083 |
| ROGER LESCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DRISCOLL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN CAMERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINSAY TORRES BANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COREEN HOWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER APARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ELISE SINAGRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARCY PREGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLE SHAROFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SALLY BERKOWITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MELINDA VINING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ORLANDO | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MAIUZA ALVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH MCLANAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DANIEL BOONE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHEA MCCAFFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA GIAMANCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $218,065 | $531 |
| ELLIOTT JACOBSON | VP OF ENERGY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $211,301 | $3,915 |
| JENNIFER BELOFF | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 35 | $162,752 | $5,620 |
| BRIAN BEOTE | DIRECTOR OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $129,527 | $16,499 |
| JILLIAN CLUETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/VP Officer | 35 | $136,416 | $9,145 |
| ALLISON LEX | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $119,639 | $14,869 |
| ERIN GEORGE | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $114,290 | $11,395 |
| BRENDAN P DELANEY | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTAL ENERGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $114,685 | $6,875 |
| JONATHAN C DALEY | DIRECTOR OF UTILITY AND BUDGET DATA SYSTEMS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,197 | $4,972 |
| ROGER LESCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $39,173 |
| LINDA MURPHY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DRISCOLL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN CAMERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO DESOUZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COREEN HOWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GIAMANCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE SINAGRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCY PREGENT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLE SHAROFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BERKOWITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA VINING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ORLANDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REV KARIN WADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH MCLANAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL BOONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHEA MCCAFFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOTT JACOBSON | DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $212,853 | $1,174 |
| PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $207,871 | $1,739 |
| KENNETH KUDYM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $139,029 | $11,446 |
| JENNIFER BELOFF | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 35 | $132,242 | $12,016 |
| ALLISON LEX | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $105,328 | $21,350 |
| MARIE SANVITI | DIRECTOR OF ENERGY Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,453 | $16,625 |
| ROGER LESCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MURPHY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNANDO DESOUZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COREEN HOWLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GIAMANCO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE SINAGRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCY PREGENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLE SHAROFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BERKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ORLANDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REV KARIN WADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI JACKSON DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 180 MAIN ST, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-6002
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK, 180 MAIN STREET, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
- Signed the 990
- PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (978) 282-1000
- Website
- WWW.ACTIONINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANIEL DENNIS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF ACTION INC. IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE A THRIVING CAPE ANN FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT - A LAW WAS ENACTED WHICH REQUIRED THAT LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION NETWORK AND COORDINATED WITH ALL ELECTRIC AND GAS DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES IN THE STATE, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF STANDARDIZING IMPLEMENATION. THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, WHICH IS MAINLY THE LEAN PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED AMONG THE MEMBER AGENCIES OF THE LOW INCOME FUEL NETWORK TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES REQUIRED FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATUE.Expenses $174,757,433 · revenue $181,506,714
- HOUSING - THE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ARE BELIEVED TO BE HOUSING READY AND ARE PROVIDED WITH PERMANENT HOUSING IMMEDIATELY AND WITH FEW TO NO PRECONDITIONS, BEHAVIORAL CONTINGENCIES, OR BARRIERS. ALL PARTICIPANTS HOUSED THROUGH THESE HOUSING PROGRAMS MUST MEET HUD'S DEFINITION OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. RENT IS ASSESSED FOR RESIDENTS WITH INCOME THAT IS PAID DIRECTLY TO ACTION INC.Expenses $4,645,356 · revenue $4,290,948
- THE FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH ASSISTANCE TO PAY THEIR HEATING FUEL BILLS. THIS CRITICAL SERVICE KEEPS THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES WARM EACH WINTER, AND STAFF ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS.Expenses $2,057,747 · revenue $1,775,818
- ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS - OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS; WEATHERIZATION, EMERGENCY SHELTER, THE YOUTH COMPASS PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, ADVOCACY, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS, ETC.Expenses $2,194,050 · revenue $2,640,176
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2389332
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,491,687
- Income (IRS master file)
- $191,411,605
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $191,163,293 | $188,080,054 | $49,491,687 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $184,306,650 | $177,847,841 | $52,638,722 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $111,088,156 | $108,915,820 | $28,610,243 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $79,876,411 | $79,099,905 | $25,227,649 | 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 04-2389332).
Questions about ACTION INC
- What is the EIN of ACTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTION INC is 04-2389332.
- Is ACTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to ACTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACTION 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 ACTION 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 ACTION 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 ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,916 (PEGGY HEGARTY-STECK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ACTION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $191,163,293, expenses of $188,080,054 and total assets of $49,491,687 at year end.
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