Nonprofit · EIN 04-2740838
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC
Tax-exempt · SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,577,120 | $10,343,636 | $233,484 | $5,439,374 | $2,662,772 | $2,776,602 |
| November 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,494,305 | $10,155,043 | $339,262 | $5,036,608 | $2,493,490 | $2,543,118 |
| November 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,707,681 | $9,340,150 | $367,531 | $6,037,257 | $3,833,401 | $2,203,856 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,516,636
- of which government grants
- $10,302,758
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,577
- Other revenue
- $56,907
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,122,809
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $291,954
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,162,569
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,478,757
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45,184
- Accounting fees
- $47,042
- Occupancy
- $674,181
- Travel
- $36,881
- Depreciation
- $119,263
- Program services (functional)
- $9,547,399
- Management and general (functional)
- $785,697
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,036,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,439,374
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,662,772
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,776,602
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,742,434
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,776,602
- Gross receipts
- $10,577,120
- Employees
- 113
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 November 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GIBBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $138,357 | $33,122 |
| LISA LEWIS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $153,597 | $1,413 |
| JESSICA LEONARD | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $116,985 | $32,077 |
| JOHN HSIEH | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $119,613 | $275 |
| ANDRE GREEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN HARRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAINA MCFIELD | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE LOTTI | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELSEY COWEN | CLERK, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| APRILL BRANDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA CABRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARYCE EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FIORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSE FRANCOIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRISTINA GAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OLIVIA HOWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SONIA ROSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENISSE RUIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GIBBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $138,357 | $33,122 |
| LISA LEWIS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $153,598 | $1,413 |
| JESSICA LEONARD | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $116,985 | $32,077 |
| JOHN HSIEH | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $119,613 | $275 |
| ANDRE GREEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN HARRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAINA MCFIELD | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE LOTTI | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| APRILL BRANDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA CABRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARYCE EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FIORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRISTINA GAGO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA HOWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA ROSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELSEY COWEN | CLERK, DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GIBBS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $124,215 | $39,674 |
| JESSIE LEONARD | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,171 | $36,766 |
| LISA LEWIS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 35 | $147,241 | $645 |
| JOHN HSIEH | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $114,656 | $7,538 |
| AMIRA AL-SUBAEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE GREEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| APRILL BRANDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARYCE EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE LAUERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE LOTTI | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL KASPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN HARRIS | PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BYRNE | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FIORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY NAPOLITANO | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARTMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA HOWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA VANCINI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH PHILIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAINA MCFIELD | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA CABRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WINKI CHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 66-70 UNION SQUARE STE 104, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAINA MCFIELD, 66-70 UNION SQUARE 104, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
- Signed the 990
- TAINA MCFIELD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (617) 623-7370
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE (CAAS) IS TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SECURITY WHILE WORKING TO ELIMINATE THE ROOT CAUSES OF ECONOMIC INJUSTICE.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO OVER 200 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH YEAR, INCLUDING EXTENSIVE SUPPORTS IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DOMAINS. HEAD START SERVES LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SOMERVILLE AND CAMBRIDGE.Expenses $7,173,522
- THE HOUSING ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HAP) PROVIDES EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 450 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS EACH YEAR. HAP SERVES LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SOMERVILLE ONLY. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY TAKES A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO REDUCING POVERTY BY ENGAGING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SOMERVILLE IN COLLECTIVELY PUSHING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. FINALLY, WE ALSO PROVIDE A ROBUST REFERRAL NETWORK TO HELP TO DIRECT OUR LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS AND RESOURCES.Expenses $2,339,680 · grants $1,122,809
- VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) OFFERS FREE FEDERAL & STATE TAX RETURN PREPARATION FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE SOMERVILLE AREA PROVIDED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. THE PROGRAM INCREASES THE CAPACITY FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO FILE RETURNS, AND IMPROVES THE ACCURACY OF THE RETURNS.Expenses $34,197
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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 30, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | November 30, 2024 | April 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | November 30, 2023 | April 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2740838
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- November
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,439,374
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,577,120
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | November 2025 | $10,577,120 | $10,343,636 | $5,439,374 | XML |
| 990 | November 2024 | $10,494,305 | $10,155,043 | $5,036,608 | IRS |
| 990 | November 2023 | $9,707,681 | $9,340,150 | $6,037,257 | XML |
| 990 | November 2022 | $9,077,292 | $8,654,534 | $3,462,447 | IRS |
| 990 | November 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | November 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 04-2740838).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC is 04-2740838.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE 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 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 names TAINA MCFIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,357 (DAVID GIBBS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,577,120, expenses of $10,343,636 and total assets of $5,439,374 at year end.
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