Nonprofit · EIN 04-6125732
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $33,835,221 | $31,769,189 | $2,066,032 | $18,609,947 | $8,091,725 | $10,518,222 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $33,334,388 | $31,651,786 | $1,682,602 | $17,175,276 | $8,746,489 | $8,428,787 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $32,523,801 | $31,733,534 | $790,267 | $14,566,240 | $8,001,697 | $6,564,543 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,451,787
- of which government grants
- $26,479,326
- Program service revenue
- $232,365
- Investment income
- $123,083
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $44,878
- Other revenue
- $27,986
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,904,892
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $500,404
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,964,881
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,816,601
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $73,994
- Accounting fees
- $38,000
- Occupancy
- $112,290
- Travel
- $58,984
- Depreciation
- $765,969
- Program services (functional)
- $29,502,313
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,136,693
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,175,276
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,609,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,091,725
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,518,222
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,724,865
- Publicly traded securities
- $892,859
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,380,065
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $138,157
- Gross receipts
- $33,835,221
- Employees
- 290
- Volunteers
- 731
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SPENCER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TH Officer | 37.5 | $203,607 | $45,357 |
| CHERYL WHITE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $184,968 | $41,787 |
| STEPHEN SALWAK | TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $152,744 | $38,446 |
| DENISE TETREALT | ENERGY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $141,439 | $19,409 |
| DOROTHY CARON | CC & HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,779 | $17,838 |
| ANNIKKI GAILBOIS | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $142,418 | $8,446 |
| DAN SHANNON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB IAQUINTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE SYLVESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MAHONEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HEWINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIS MORRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE PREBOLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN HEINEMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA DENNISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY PROVENZANO JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT SNIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA POOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA WANDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLI KEITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SPENCER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TH Officer | 37.5 | $203,907 | $52,705 |
| CHERYL WHITE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $184,968 | $43,463 |
| STEPHEN SALWAK | TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $152,744 | $42,227 |
| DOROTHY CARON | CC & HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,779 | $22,332 |
| ANNIKKI GAILBOIS | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $142,418 | $18,830 |
| DENISE TETREALT | ENERGY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $141,439 | $19,491 |
| DAN SHANNON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE SCHENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE SYLVESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MAHONEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HEWINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIS MORRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE PREBOLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINCOLN HEINEMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA DENNISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY PROVENZANO JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SNIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA POOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA WANDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLI KEITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN CANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SPENCER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TH Officer | 37.5 | $190,417 | $41,889 |
| CHERYL WHITE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $164,859 | $37,165 |
| STEPHEN SALWAK | TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,054 | $35,884 |
| ANNIKKI GAILBOIS | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $115,688 | $33,325 |
| DENISE TETREALT | ENERGY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,844 | $17,330 |
| LYNNE BERGERON | HR MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $119,263 | $16,924 |
| DOROTHY CARON | CC & HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $119,661 | $16,252 |
| DAN SHANNON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE SCHENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE SYLVESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MAHONEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HEWINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIS MORRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STEWART | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE PREBOLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA OSBORNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINCOLN HEINEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA DENNISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY PROVENZANO JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SNIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA TILLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA WANDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLI KEITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BELMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 71 OBERY ST, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360-2181
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA SPENCER, 71 OBERY STREET, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
- Signed the 990
- CHERYL WHITE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (508) 747-7575
- Website
- SSCAC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANIEL DENNIS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL WORKS TO ELIMINATE POVERTY ON THE SOUTH SHORE BY COORDINATING, STRENGTHENING, AND SUPPLEMENTING COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SO THEY CAN LIVE IN DECENCY AND WITH DIGNITY, REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AND PARTICIPATE TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CAPABILITIES IN ALL THAT OUR COMMUNITIES HAVE TO OFFER.
Program accomplishments
- ENERGY PROGRAM: THE ENERGY AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE CONSISTS OF THREE PROGRAMS: LIHEAP - FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH HELP IN PAYING WINTER HEATING BILLS THROUGH PAYMENTS TO PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE VENDORS; HEARTWAP - PROVIDES HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES TO FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS PRIMARILY ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS; WEATHERIZATION - ASSISTS LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN REDUCING THEIR HEATING BILLS BY PROVIDING HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES.Expenses $9,765,669 · grants $8,466,598
- HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START: THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM, LOCATED IN THREE SITES (PLYMOUTH, WAREHAM AND MARSHFIELD) PROVIDES EDUCATION, FAMILY SERVICES, NUTRITION (MEALS), AND HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CHILDREN RANGE IN AGE FROM THREE MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS. THE FAMILIES HAVE LIMITED INCOMES AND MEET FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES. TEN PERCENT OF THE HEAD START SLOTS ARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIALS NEEDS.Expenses $6,358,217
- OTHER CHILDCARE: INCLUDES PROGRAMS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INCLUDING, EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HOMELESS AND VOUCHER PROGRAMS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INFANTS STARTING AT 3 MONTHS OLD UP TO 10 YEAR OLD SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS. THESE CHILDREN RECEIVE A PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM SIMILAR TO HEAD START AND RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AS WELL.Expenses $5,475,490 · revenue $232,365
- OTHER: INCLUDES CSBG ADMIN AND PROGRAM FUNDS.Expenses $278,329
- CLIENT ASSISTANCE: INCLUDES FUNDS FROM PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES IN THE AREA THAT SUPPLEMENT THE FEDERALLY FUNDED HEARTWAP AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO LOW INCOME CLIENTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS ASSISTING CLIENTS IN AREAS OF NEED SUCH AS RENTS, MORTGAGES AND UTILITIES.Expenses $1,965,459 · grants $1,438,294
- CHILD NUTRITION: PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SERVICES IN THE FORM OF BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS EACH DAY TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN.Expenses $461,964
- TRANSPORTATION: PROVIDES CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA. TYPICAL SERVICES RANGE FROM MEDICAL TRIPS TO BOSTON AREA HOSPITALS, ELDERLY AND DISABLED CLIENT TRIPS TO ADULT DAY HEALTH AND REHAB CENTERS AND OUT OF TOWN SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.Expenses $3,852,568 · revenue $27,986
- FOOD RESOURCES: THE COUNCIL FORMED THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER AS ONE OF A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE FOOD TO MORE PEOPLE ON THE SOUTH SHORE VIA COORDINATION OF LOCALLY DONATED FOOD; INCLUDING FOOD STORAGE FOR PANTRIES AND TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD TO AGENCIES SERVING LOW INCOME FAMILIES.Expenses $1,344,617
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 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-6125732
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,609,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,835,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $33,835,221 | $31,769,189 | $18,609,947 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $33,334,388 | $31,651,786 | $17,175,276 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $32,523,801 | $31,733,534 | $14,566,240 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $34,437,419 | $33,881,612 | $13,286,141 | 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 04-6125732).
Questions about SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC is 04-6125732.
- Is SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL 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 SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL 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 SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA SPENCER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,607 (LISA SPENCER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TH).
- How much revenue does SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,835,221, expenses of $31,769,189 and total assets of $18,609,947 at year end.
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