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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2466767

HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC

Tax-exempt · HOLYOKE, MA 01040

Financials

$21M$19.8M2022$26.7M$21.7M2023$21.2M$21M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990$21,202,312$20,970,099$232,213$13,068,580$1,793,433$11,275,147
October 31, 2024990$26,704,440$21,732,001$4,972,439$14,256,431$3,213,497$11,042,934
October 31, 2023990$20,963,397$19,841,148$1,122,249$8,846,023$2,775,528$6,070,495
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$19,636,339
of which government grants
$19,636,339
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,760
Net income from fundraising events
$4,298
Other revenue
$1,562,213

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$12,909,095
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,880,544
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,188
Accounting fees
$67,280
Occupancy
$693,073
Travel
$93,904
Depreciation
$382,496
Program services (functional)
$17,811,125
Management and general (functional)
$3,158,974

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,256,431
Total assets, end of year
$13,068,580
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,793,433
Net assets, end of year
$11,275,147
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,293,988
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,275,147
Gross receipts
$21,202,312
Employees
250
Volunteers
132
Year formed
1970
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NICOLE BLAISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$162,689$12,003
LORI CHAVESDIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVI
Highest-paid employee
40$131,714$10,421
JANET STEIGMEYERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$128,767$10,357
CYNTHIA NORMANDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$118,140$18,425
MAHERA CHIARIZIODIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
40$129,714$4,248
ALISON WALSHTREASURER/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
JENNIFER WALLACE JACOBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
RAYMOND AKERSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
SUSAN M GOSSELINBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
DR ANDREW BALDER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
SALLY CARLTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
DANIEL BLAKESLEY ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
MARIE-ANGE DELIMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ESTHER ALICEABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE BLAISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$154,148
MAHERA CHIARIZIODIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
40$126,533
LORI CHAVESDIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVI
Highest-paid employee
40$125,574
CYNTHIA NORMANDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$125,357
JANET STEIGMEYERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$122,949
ALISON WALSHTREASURER/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JENNIFER WALLACE JACOBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
RAYMOND AKERSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
SUSAN M GOSSELINBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DR ANDREW BALDER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SALLY CARLTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
DANIEL BLAKESLEY ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARIE-ANGE DELIMONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NICOLE BLAISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$154,744$11,115
LORI CHAVESDIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVI
Highest-paid employee
40$125,998$9,944
JANET STEIGMEYERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$123,998$10,252
CYNTHIA NORMANDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$123,498$5,081
MAHERA CHIARIZIODIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
40$123,998$4,412
ALISON WALSHTREASURER/CLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
JENNIFER WALLACE JACOBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
RAYMOND AKERSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
SUSAN M GOSSELINBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
DR ANDREW BALDER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
SALLY CARLTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
DANIEL BLAKESLEY ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
AUDRA CIMINERIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
MELISSA DANEHEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
662 HIGH ST, HOLYOKE, MA 01040-4706
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICOLE BLAIS, 30 MADISON AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105
Signed the 990
NICOLE BLAIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(413) 788-6522
Return prepared by
MP PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A BEACON OF HOPE AND A SOURCE OF SUPPORT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE STRIVE TO DO SO, BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE STABILITY IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HEADSTART DAYCARE SERVICES
    Expenses $17,811,125 · revenue $21,093,777

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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990 on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990 on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2466767
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
1970
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,068,580
Income (IRS master file)
$21,202,312

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990October 2025$21,202,312$20,970,099$13,068,580XML
990October 2024$26,704,440$21,732,001$14,256,431XML
990October 2023$20,963,397$19,841,148$8,846,023XML
990October 2022$20,843,896$19,555,803$5,910,573IRS
990October 2021–––IRS
990October 2020–––IRS
990October 2019–––IRS
990October 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 04-2466767).

Questions about HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC

What is the EIN of HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC is 04-2466767.
Is HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
Are donations to HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START 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 HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names NICOLE BLAIS.
Who are the officers and directors of HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,689 (NICOLE BLAIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does HOLYOKE CHICOPEE SPRINGFIELD HEAD START INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,202,312, expenses of $20,970,099 and total assets of $13,068,580 at year end.

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