Nonprofit · EIN 23-7097840
SOUTH SHORE STARS INC
Tax-exempt · WEYMOUTH, MA 02189
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,243,202 | $13,123,432 | $2,119,770 | $15,950,867 | $6,711,904 | $9,238,963 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,301,896 | $13,469,078 | -$167,182 | $14,109,309 | $6,999,050 | $7,110,259 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,882,941 | $11,239,977 | $3,642,964 | $12,912,567 | $5,750,249 | $7,162,318 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,610,317
- of which government grants
- $11,960,438
- Program service revenue
- $1,085,455
- Investment income
- $1,223,798
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,152,401
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$39,800
- Other revenue
- $323,632
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,960
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,773
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,973,431
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,466,474
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45,246
- Accounting fees
- $67,500
- Occupancy
- $871,063
- Travel
- $439,737
- Depreciation
- $338,073
- Program services (functional)
- $8,563,954
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,271,415
- Fundraising (functional)
- $288,063
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,109,309
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,950,867
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,711,904
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,238,963
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,906,752
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,486,451
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,163,875
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,075,088
- Gross receipts
- $15,758,462
- Employees
- 229
- Volunteers
- 120
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JENNIFER CURTIS | CEO Officer | 40 | $181,370 | $368 |
| ROBERTA LONDON | FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,901 | $6,906 |
| JACLYN MARTINSON | SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,244 | $18,419 |
| AMANDA KEENAN | ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,663 | $9,044 |
| DEBRA STRATTON | PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,096 | $11,755 |
| MICHELLE ANDERSON | HR MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,532 | $6,906 |
| PAUL MEONI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM FINDLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SALEEBA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DUGGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATE ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANIA BARRAZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE CLYDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ERNEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE HAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YVONNE HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MCMANUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE MORISSET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADDY POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASSIE RAMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB SALVUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SAWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK STANTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN WAHLBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK ZARKAUSIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JENNIFER CURTIS | CEO Officer | 40 | $181,370 | $368 |
| ROBERTA LONDON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR (FAMILY SUPPORT) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,901 | $7,509 |
| JACLYN MARTINSON | SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,244 | $18,634 |
| DEBRA STRATTON | PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,096 | $11,901 |
| KAREN SMIZER | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,079 | $8,102 |
| AMANDA KEENAN | ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,663 | $5,800 |
| PAUL MEONI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE CLYDE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ERNEST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE HOWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABY BARRAZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DUGGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM FINDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE HAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG LUKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE MORISSETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDY POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SALEEBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB SALVUCCI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SAWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WAHLBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JENNIFER CURTIS | CEO Officer | 40 | $166,105 | $1,323 |
| ROBERTA LONDON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR (FAMILY SUPPORT) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,603 | $11,006 |
| DEBRA STRATTON | PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,247 | $10,922 |
| JACLYN MARTINSON | SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,037 | $16,625 |
| SHERRI DIPIPPO | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,633 | $10,902 |
| AMANDA KEENAN | ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,881 | $1,132 |
| WILLIAM LEAK | COO Officer | 40 | $81,563 | $791 |
| DEB SALVUCCI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAPANA ALBERTS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL MEONI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ERNEST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HARRIS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE HAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EFFIE LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE MORISSET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SAWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABY BARRAZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE CLYDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM FINDLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENVER GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADDY POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN WAHLBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SALEBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY, WEYMOUTH, MA 02189-3137
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR RENEE HEYWOOD, 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY, WEYMOUTH, MA 02189
- Signed the 990
- DR RENEE HEYWOOD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (781) 331-8505
- Website
- WWW.SOUTHSHORESTARS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
STARS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OPTIMAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, USING A FAMILY SUPPORT APPROACH IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY EDUCATION/PRESCHOOL:OUR THREE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED EARLY EDUCATION/PRESCHOOL CENTERS SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN, INCLUDING TODDLERS, INFANTS, AND PRESCHOOLERS AT OUR WEYMOUTH LOCATION, PRESCHOOLERS AT OUR RANDOLPH LOCATION, AND PRESCHOOLERS AND TODDLERS AT OUR QUINCY LOCATION. ALL CHILDREN ARE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND EDUCATIONALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS PLAN CHILD-CENTERED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUN AND SPARK EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND THE MASTERY OF NEW SKILLS. THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PROGRAM STRUCTURE IS HIGHSCOPE CURRICULUM, WHICH EMPHASIZES CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IS MOST EFFECTIVE IN HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN REACH APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. TEACHERS FREQUENTLY ASSESS CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND USE THE DATA TO PLAN CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES.SUPPORTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING IS THE HEART OF STARS' PROGRAMMING AND INTEGRATED INTO OUR DAILY PRACTICE. LOW CHILD STAFF RATIOS, SMALL GROUP SIZE, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS. ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN WEEKLY CLASSROOM PLANS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS, EMPATHY, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO SELF-REGULATE.WE PLACE GREAT VALUE ON THE PARTNERSHIPS WE FORM WITH OUR FAMILIES, BELIEVING THAT PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO CHILDREN'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES, INCORPORATING RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION THAT CONSIDERS DIVERSE FAMILY STRUCTURE, VALUES AND TRADITIONS. OUR PRESCHOOL FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICIAN HELPS STAFF AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, COPING WITH FAMILY STRESS AND FINDING NEEDED RESOURCES.OUR TEACHERS ARE VERY DIVERSE, SPEAKING MANY LANGUAGES, REFLECTING OUR FAMILIES' BACKGROUNDS. OUR CULTURALLY COMPETENT, MULTICULTURAL APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S CONSTRUCTION OF A KNOWLEDGEABLE, CONFIDENT SELF-IDENTITY, ALONG WITH AN APPRECIATION OF DIFFERENT CULTURES.Expenses $4,924,660 · revenue $468,106
- SCHOOL AGE AND YOUTH:SINCE 1970, STARS HAS PROVIDED THE HIGHEST QUALITY SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. WE HAVE INVESTED OUR RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, RESEARCH BASED, BEST PRACTICES THAT SUPPORTS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL SUCCESS WITH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: INCREASED RESILIENCY; DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE VALUES; IMPROVED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT; AND INCREASED ASPIRATION FOR A POSITIVE FUTURE.IN OUR CENTERS, CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO GROW IN SELF-RELIANCE AND SELF-EXPRESSION AS THEY ENJOY MANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ATHLETICS, ARTS, GAMES, DRAMA, COOKING AND FIELD TRIPS. WE AIM TO EXCITE CHILDREN ABOUT READING AND WRITING BY INTEGRATING LITERACY ACTIVITIES INTO EACH CENTER'S DAILY SCHEDULE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THERE ARE MANY SPECIAL OFFERINGS WHICH MIGHT INCLUDE: DRUMMING, DIGITAL MEDIA AND ROBOTICS. STAFF WORK WITH PARENTS TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL HOMEWORK PLAN, AND HOMEWORK TIME IS A PART OF EACH DAY'S SCHEDULE. THE STRENGTH OF OUR SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS THE STRONG POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS STAFF DEVELOP WITH CHILDREN. WE SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES WHILE DEVELOPING PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND EMPATHY. BY BUILDING A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY, OUR CHILDREN FEEL SUPPORTED BY STAFF AND THEIR PEERS.Expenses $3,027,539 · grants $39,960 · revenue $617,349
- SUMMER PROGRAMS & CAMPS:EXPERIENCED STAFF MEET SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNGER CAMPERS WITH AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. STARS SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES GAMES, ATHLETICS, SUPPLEMENTAL MATH AND ELA INSTRUCTION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, THEME WEEKS, FIELD TRIPS AND MORE.Expenses $388,289
- STARS SCHOOL & LEARNING CENTER:THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CHILDREN GRADES 1 - 6 WITH LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DIFFERENCES, LIKE DYSLEXIA AND CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS. EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING PLAN THAT LINKS SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION, WITH SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION, MODIFIED CURRICULA AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES. THEY'LL RECEIVE ASSISTANCE USING STATE-OF-THE-ART MATERIALS AND METHODS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFERENCES BY ORTON-GILLINGHAM TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND STAFF. EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING TO ASSIST THEM TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC GOALS.Expenses $106,700
- FAMILY CHILD CARE:RESEARCH SUPPORTS FAMILY CHILD CARE BEING THE IDEAL CHILD CARE SETTING FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO FORM A CLOSE BOND WITH CAREGIVERS, A COMFORTABLE HOME SETTING AND FLEXIBILITY IN SCHEDULING. STARS HAS OPERATED A FAMILY CHILD CARE SYSTEM SINCE 1975. OUR TEAM OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTS, A FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICIAN, AND A NUTRITIONIST SUPPORTS EACH FAMILY PROVIDER TO CREATE A WARM, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH THE STRUCTURE AND INDIVIDUAL PLANNING THAT ARE THE HALLMARKS OF QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION SETTINGS.Expenses $116,766
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7097840
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,950,867
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,758,462
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,243,202 | $13,123,432 | $15,950,867 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,301,896 | $13,469,078 | $14,109,309 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,882,941 | $11,239,977 | $12,912,567 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,447,942 | $10,368,970 | $4,927,034 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-7097840).
Questions about SOUTH SHORE STARS INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTH SHORE STARS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH SHORE STARS INC is 23-7097840.
- Is SOUTH SHORE STARS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to SOUTH SHORE STARS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH SHORE STARS 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 STARS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH SHORE STARS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH SHORE STARS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR RENEE HEYWOOD.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH SHORE STARS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $181,370 (DR JENNIFER CURTIS, CEO).
- How much revenue does SOUTH SHORE STARS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,243,202, expenses of $13,123,432 and total assets of $15,950,867 at year end.
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