Nonprofit · EIN 23-7100726
WORK INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $56,220,449 | $52,378,759 | $3,841,690 | $55,198,394 | $9,800,903 | $45,397,491 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $49,709,599 | $48,480,818 | $1,228,781 | $49,627,539 | $8,622,443 | $41,005,096 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $47,432,733 | $46,776,810 | $655,923 | $48,400,462 | $8,435,783 | $39,964,679 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,967,896
- of which government grants
- $33,751,123
- Program service revenue
- $18,473,983
- Investment income
- $999,779
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $159,966
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$47,859
- Other revenue
- $2,778,791
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,229,286
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,955,012
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,360,194
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,289
- Accounting fees
- $225,827
- Occupancy
- $2,990,069
- Travel
- $576,361
- Depreciation
- $1,245,499
- Program services (functional)
- $45,369,213
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,009,546
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,627,539
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,198,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,800,903
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,397,491
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,756,212
- Publicly traded securities
- $20,311,741
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,397,491
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,790,042
- Gross receipts
- $59,878,135
- Employees
- 676
- Volunteers
- 13
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CASSETTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $493,106 | $35,990 |
| SHARON SMITH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $328,604 | $35,990 |
| ERIC SILBERZWEIG | TREAS.(N-V)/SR. VP, CFO Officer | 37.5 | $213,140 | $11,911 |
| RYAN SAVOIA | VP OF IT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $153,027 | $32,015 |
| ROHAN WICKRAMARATNE | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $147,146 | $35,990 |
| PAULA CHDID | VP OF FINANCE (UNTIL 5/2025) Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $148,892 | $32,015 |
| JOSEPH MCCARTHY | VP ABILITY ONE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $155,280 | $12,232 |
| FIONA HEALEY | VP OF COMM LIVING/FAMILY SUPPORTS Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $151,518 | $13,751 |
| JAMES FLANAGAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J CARVER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ZONA | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LOU DRISCOLL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TACKEY CHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD UVANITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISA BIRDSEYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JAMES WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CANDACE TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MORAN III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ALKIA POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ALLAN LEVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUCKLEY | ASSISTANT CLERK (NON-VOTING) Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CASSETTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $536,006 | $28,956 |
| SHARON SMITH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $339,424 | $28,956 |
| ERIC SILBERZWEIG | TREAS.(N-V)/SR. VP, CFO Officer | 37.5 | $220,000 | $10,326 |
| RYAN SAVOIA | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $160,000 | $28,956 |
| ROHAN WICKRAMARATNE | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $157,966 | $28,956 |
| PAULA CHDID | VP FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $156,001 | $28,956 |
| FIONA HEALEY | VP QUALITY ASSURANCE & FAMILY SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $158,423 | $10,564 |
| JOSEPH MCCARTHY | VP ABILITYONE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $157,269 | $10,564 |
| JAMES FLANAGAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J CARVER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ZONA | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LOU DRISCOLL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TACKEY CHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD UVANITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISA BIRDSEYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MORAN III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALKIA POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN LEVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUCKLEY | ASSISTANT CLERK (NON-VOTING) Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CASSETTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $484,629 | $21,364 |
| SHARON SMITH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $337,591 | $21,364 |
| PAUL LEMIEUX | TREAS.(N-V)/SR. VP, CFO(TIL 3/23) Officer | 1.5 | $248,079 | $21,364 |
| RYAN SAVOIA | VP OF IT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $143,600 | $21,364 |
| JUMA ABASI | CTS - DIRECT CARE STAFF Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $148,518 | $8,408 |
| SKERDILAJD AVRAMI | AVP/ CFM JFK LIBRARY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $143,927 | $8,035 |
| JOSEPH MCCARTHY | VP OF COMMERICAL OPS/ABILITY ONE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $130,338 | $8,408 |
| JASPER MUNINI | CTS - DIRECT CARE STAFF Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $134,914 | $3,707 |
| JAMES FLANAGAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP J CARVER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ZONA | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LOU DRISCOLL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TACKEY CHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD UVANITTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISA BIRDSEYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE TURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM MORAN III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALKIA POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAN LEVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BUCKLEY | ASSISTANT CLERK (NON-VOTING) Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 BEACH ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-2734
- In care of
- % PAULA LABONTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC SILBERZWEIG, 25 BEACH STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02122
- Signed the 990
- ERIC SILBERZWEIG, CFO
- Phone
- (617) 328-0300
- Website
- WWW.WORKINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
IT IS THE MISSION OF WORK,INC. TO ENSURE THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE THE ABILITY TO GROW, THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHOICES, ACCESS TO EDUCATION, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE VIA MEANINGFUL WORK.
Program accomplishments
- INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL: WE PROVIDE DIRECT EMPLOYMENT TO OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT MORE THAN 20 WORK SITES. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE CUSTODIAL, TOTAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT, MAIL ROOM, FOOD SERVICE, LANDSCAPING, AND SNOW REMOVAL. OUR CUSTOMERS ARE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS LOCATED IN THE MASSACHUSETTS CITIES OF BOSTON, NATICK, ANDOVER, SPRINGFIELD, MILFORD, NATICK, NEW BEDFORD, CHARLESTOWN, AND, AT OTHER WORK SITES IN THE STATES OF VT, NY, AND CT.Expenses $15,805,381 · revenue $15,494,226
- RESIDENTIAL: WE PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, THROUGH TWO DISTINCT PROGRAM MODELS: SUPPORTED LIVING AND 24 HOUR SHARDED LIVING AND RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES, INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY TO ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL CARE, MEDICAL ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT. THE 24 HOUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES HEARING AND DEAF INDIVIDUALS AT APPROXIMATELY 25 GROUP HOMES AND HAS RECEIVED CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE CARF AND QUEST PROCESS. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE INDIVIDUALS FROM MULTIPLE STATE FUNDERS INCLUDING DDS, MRC, MCB, DMH, DTA, AND PRIVATE FUNDERS.Expenses $22,101,094 · revenue $2,994,715
- EMPLOYMENT: WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT AND DAY-HABILITATION SERVICES TO MORE THAN 350 INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF DISABILITIES INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING. AS PART OF OUR PIONEERING JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM AND FLAGSHIP CAREER PLACEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES, WE PROVIDE CAREER COUNSELING, SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, PLANNING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, JOB COACHING, AND ONGOING SUPPORTS AS NEEDED. OUR DAY PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN BOSTON, QUINCY, FITCHBURG AND NEW BEDFORD. OUR EXPANDED SERVICE AREA NOW INCLUDES CONSTITUENTS FROM DDS, MRC, DTA, MCB, DMH, WHILE ALSO ACCEPTING PRIVATE PLACEMENTS.Expenses $6,855,336 · revenue $21,650
- TRANSPORTATION: WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO AND FROM OUR RESIDENTIAL, EMPLOYMENT AND DAY PROGRAMS.Expenses $607,402
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
- 23-7100726
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,198,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,878,135
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $56,220,449 | $52,378,759 | $55,198,394 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $49,709,599 | $48,480,818 | $49,627,539 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $47,432,733 | $46,776,810 | $48,400,462 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $46,198,835 | $41,613,133 | $48,287,405 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 23-7100726).
Questions about WORK INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of WORK INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORK INCORPORATED is 23-7100726.
- Is WORK INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to WORK INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORK INCORPORATED 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 WORK INCORPORATED 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 WORK INCORPORATED 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 WORK INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC SILBERZWEIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORK INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $493,106 (JAMES CASSETTA, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WORK INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,220,449, expenses of $52,378,759 and total assets of $55,198,394 at year end.
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