Nonprofit · EIN 04-6134724
CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC
Tax-exempt · FALL RIVER, MA 02724
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $41,087,056 | $40,197,672 | $889,384 | $18,082,632 | $5,497,289 | $12,585,343 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $43,992,996 | $43,210,867 | $782,129 | $17,077,592 | $5,408,809 | $11,668,783 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $41,325,730 | $40,552,783 | $772,947 | $15,142,285 | $4,291,205 | $10,851,080 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,771,578
- of which government grants
- $32,856,620
- Program service revenue
- $296,122
- Investment income
- $14,770
- Other revenue
- $4,586
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,558,397
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $553,342
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,712,110
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,000,572
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,555
- Occupancy
- $1,328,673
- Travel
- $207,818
- Depreciation
- $947,752
- Program services (functional)
- $38,100,563
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,094,086
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,023
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,077,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,082,632
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,497,289
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,585,343
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,993,932
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,369,698
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $215,645
- Gross receipts
- $41,087,056
- Employees
- 309
- Volunteers
- 450
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BERUBE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $192,811 | $11,260 |
| SUSAN GUIKEMA-ROACH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $145,682 | $41,412 |
| PAMELA WILDNAUER | DIRECTOR HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 35 | $125,283 | $38,237 |
| GARTH PATTERSON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $144,341 | $8,317 |
| LINDSEY ROMNEY | DIRECTOR FAMILY PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,680 | $7,884 |
| JACQUELINE CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE J KOSINSKI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS AUBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BORGES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CARDELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENY GONZALEZ | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE BEANE | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA FERREIRA-BEDARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA ROSANA HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY HEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON PEREIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN COWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN COOPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BERUBE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $184,131 | $10,826 |
| SUSAN GUIKEMA-ROACH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $136,071 | $38,692 |
| GARTH PATTERSON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $137,727 | $7,986 |
| LYNDA SAMPSON | DIRECTOR FAMILY PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $131,889 | $7,691 |
| PAMELA WILDNAUER | DIRECTOR HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,785 | $25,345 |
| JACKIE CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE J KOSINSKI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA OLIVEIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BORGES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CARDELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENY GONZALEZ | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE BEANE | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA FERREIRA-BEDARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA ROSANA HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY HEGAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE HEPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN COWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN COOPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BERUBE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $176,361 | $10,437 |
| SUSAN GUIKEMA-ROACH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $128,354 | $34,537 |
| LYNDA SAMPSON | DIRECTOR FAMILY PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 35 | $142,296 | $8,374 |
| GARTH PATTERSON | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $126,804 | $7,786 |
| JACKIE CUMMINGS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE J KOSINSKI JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD COSTA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BORGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CARDELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENY GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE BEANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ST PIERRE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA FERREIRA-BEDARD | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA ROSANA HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI IMBEAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI IMBEAULT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE HEPPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN COWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FRIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN RIVA | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI TADLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH FORSHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 264 GRIFFIN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-2702
- In care of
- % SUSAN ROACH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH BERUBE, 264 GRIFFIN STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02724
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH BERUBE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (508) 679-0041
- Website
- CFCINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANIEL DENNIS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS AND ADDRESS THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF POVERTY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DIRECT AND INTEGRATED SERVICES, THE PROMOTION OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- ENERGY PROGRAMS ASSIST ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS TO PAY THEIR HEATING BILLS; PROVIDE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT OF HEATERS TO HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS; PROVIDE INSULATION, AIR SEALING AND PERFORM HEALTH AND SAFETY TESTING AT NO COST TO HOMEOWNERS OR TENANTS; AND PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS AND DETERMINES IF HOMEOWNERS OR TENANTS QUALIFIES FOR AN ENERGY EFFICIENT REFRIGERATOR TO REPLACE AN EXISTING HIGH USE REFRIGERATOR.Expenses $20,203,209 · grants $17,558,397
- HEAD START PROGRAMS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 2.9 - 5 YEARS OF AGE FROM INCOME ELIGIBLE FAMILIES; AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME EXPECTANT COUPLES AND FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO ENHANCE THE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT DURING THEIR FIRST THREE YEARS.Expenses $10,902,015 · revenue $11,116
- CHILD CARE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A CENTER-BASED PROGRAM GEARED FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND PROVIDES A SAFE AND INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN WHILE THE PARENTS ARE WORKING, ATTENDING SCHOOL, ENROLLED IN A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, OR PARTICIPATING IN A PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (EEC); A YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND PROVIDES A SAFE AND INFORMAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY; AND A HOME-BASED PROGRAM GEARED FOR A MIXED AGE GROUP WHICH INCLUDES INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS AND PROVIDES A SAFE, HEALTHY, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WHILE THE PARENT/PARENTS ARE WORKING, ATTENDING SCHOOL, SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR PARTICIPATING IN A PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) AND/OR EEC.Expenses $3,269,297 · revenue $174,552
- HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMS, BIRTH CONTROL COUNSELING AND SUPPLIES, CLIENT EDUCATION ABOUT HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, SCREENING FOR BREAST, PELVIC, AND CERVICAL CANCER, TESTING AND TREATMENT FOR MOST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION, PREGNANCY TESTING, NONDIRECTIVE COUNSELING AND REFERRAL FOR PREGNANCY, INFERTILITY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS. SERVICES HAVE BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE HEALTH ASSESSMENT, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR MEN. PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE ADOLESCENTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO REDUCE THEIR RISK OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, INCLUDING HIV, AND PREGNANCY. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH COMPREHENSIVE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. WIC PROGRAM PROVIDES DIETARY ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING, NUTRITION EDUCATION, ELECTRONIC BENEFITS FOR FOOD, SCREENING FOR IMMUNIZATIONS, ASSESSMENT, VOTER REGISTRATION, FARMER'S MARKET CHECKS, INFANT FEEDING CHOICES CLASSES, BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELORS, BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION, BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORT, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE REFERRALS FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE FIVE.Expenses $2,196,748 · revenue $110,454
- SENIOR PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN THROUGHOUT FALL RIVER AND TAUNTON WHO HAVE EXCEPTIONAL OR SPECIAL NEEDS AND AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDES LOW INCOME ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THESE CHILDREN AND IMPROVE THEIR INCOME; PLACE SENIORS OVER THE AGE OF 55 IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER FALL RIVER AND GREATER TAUNTON AREAS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY; AND PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ELDERS TO BE PLACED BACK INTO THE WORK FORCE.Expenses $781,932
- OTHER CLIENT SERVICES INCLUDING EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM; FOOD PANTRY; OPERATION CHRISTMAS; INFORMATION AND REFERRAL; ON-LINE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.Expenses $747,362 · revenue $4,586
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
- 04-6134724
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,082,632
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,087,056
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $41,087,056 | $40,197,672 | $18,082,632 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $43,992,996 | $43,210,867 | $17,077,592 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $41,325,730 | $40,552,783 | $15,142,285 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $43,618,924 | $43,121,476 | $13,809,483 | 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 04-6134724).
Questions about CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC
- What is the EIN of CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC is 04-6134724.
- Is CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS 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 CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS 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 CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS 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 CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ELIZABETH BERUBE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,811 (ELIZABETH BERUBE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,087,056, expenses of $40,197,672 and total assets of $18,082,632 at year end.
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