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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1193790

EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY

Also known as JOURNALISM INC

Tax-exempt · DORCHESTER, MA 02125

Financials

$263K$185K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$263,139$185,250$77,889$133,096$0$133,096
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$252,953
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$176
Net income from fundraising events
$10,010
Other revenue
$10,010

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,450
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,848
Accounting fees
$6,380
Program services (functional)
$15,445
Management and general (functional)
$73,820
Fundraising (functional)
$95,985

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$55,207
Total assets, end of year
$133,096
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$133,096
Net assets without donor restrictions
$133,096
Gross receipts
$263,139
Employees
0
Year formed
2007
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA DORCENA FORRYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WILLIAM P FORRYCLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MAUREEN E FORRY-SORRELLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
150 MOUNT VERNON STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02125-3125
In care of
% MAUREEN E FORRY-SORRELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
150 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester MA 02125
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MAUREEN E FORRY-SORRELL, 125 PLYMOUTH ROAD, NEWTON, MA 02461
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Maureen Forry-Sorrell, 125 Plymouth Rd, Newton MA 02461
Signed the 990
MAUREEN E FORRY-SORRELL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(617) 436-1222
Return prepared by
SULLIVAN AND FOLAN LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO SUSTAIN AND ADVANCE THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM IN FOSTERING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND A THRIVING LOCAL DEMOCRACY AND TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO SUSTAIN AND ADVANCE THE VITAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY JOURNALISM IN FOSTERING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND A THRIVING LOCAL DEMOCRACY AND TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISTS.
    Expenses $15,445 · grants $2,450 · revenue $262,963

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1193790
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E91)
Assets (IRS master file)
$133,096
Income (IRS master file)
$263,139

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$263,139$185,250$133,096IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Maureen Forry-Sorrell
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Maureen Forry-Sorrell
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Maureen Forry-Sorrell
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Maureen Forry-Sorrell
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Maureen Forry-Sorrell
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Maureen Forry-Sorrell
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-1193790).

Questions about EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY

What is the EIN of EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY is 26-1193790.
Is EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY 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 EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MAUREEN E FORRY-SORRELL.
Who are the officers and directors of EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EDWARD W FORRY AND MARY CASEY FORRY FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $263,139, expenses of $185,250 and total assets of $133,096 at year end.

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