Nonprofit · EIN 27-2898086
FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC
Also known as Matenwa Community Learning Center
Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $939,520 | $860,965 | $78,555 | $1,590,999 | $181,497 | $1,409,502 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $691,218 | $909,549 | -$218,331 | $1,358,663 | $29,148 | $1,329,515 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,057,108 | $943,873 | $113,235 | $1,528,468 | $0 | $1,528,468 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $895,280
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $44,240
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $566,973
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,350
- Other salaries and wages
- $45,270
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $157,092
- Professional fundraising fees
- $87,836
- Accounting fees
- $18,418
- Travel
- $4,056
- Program services (functional)
- $658,296
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,100
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131,569
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,358,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,590,999
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $181,497
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,409,502
- Publicly traded securities
- $354,052
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $854,188
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $555,314
- Gross receipts
- $939,520
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE LOW | CORP. MEMBER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $76,933 | $6,600 |
| BARBARA SAMPSON | FOUNDER/PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENIA SELAMY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER YOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIANE HUDICOURT-BARNES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOISE DEVERSON GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GREGORY BERROUET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE GIBBONS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BOYSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KUNIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERRE ST LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANEL BELLEVUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VLADMIR LABORDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA PASQUET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE LOW | FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $74,111 | $6,600 |
| BARBARA SAMPSON | FOUNDER/PRESIDENT EMERITA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENIA SELAMY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER YOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIANE BARNES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOISE DEVERSON GONZALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GREGORY BERROUET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN REILLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BOYSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KUNIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERRE ROLEX ST LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANEL BELLEVUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTEL KANZKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KODY EMMANUEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $76,000 | $6,600 |
| CHRISTINE LOW | FOUNDER/CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Trustee or director | 50 | $72,400 | $6,600 |
| BARBARA SAMPSON | FOUNDER/PRESIDENT EMERITA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY BOYSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KUNIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GIBBONS | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERRE ROLEX ST LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN REILLY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANEL BELLEVUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTEL KANZKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIANE BARNES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENIA SELAMY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOISE DEVERSON GONZALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER YOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GROGAN | FORMER BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 91 ABERDEEN AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-4646
- In care of
- % C/O CHRISTINE W LOW
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 91 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINE LOW, 91 ABERDEEN AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Christine W Low, 91 Aberdeen Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINE LOW, FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 543-8844
- Website
- WWW.MATENWA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC
Mission
FRIENDS OF MATENWA'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT OFFER THE MATENWA, HAITI COMMUNITY - AND BY EXTENSION, OTHER COMMUNITIES OF HAITI - OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELFARE.
Program accomplishments
- MOTHER TONGUE BOOKS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MCLC:IN MOTHER TONGUE BOOKS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CHILDREN GAIN LITERACY WHEN TAUGHT IN THEIR NATIVE CREOLE TONGUE, IN A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS EXTEND FROM PRE-SCHOOL EARLY LEARNERS INTO HIGH SCHOOL, TEACHING TEACHERS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN LEARNING IN MATENWA AND IN OTHER COMMUNITIES.LIVELIHOODS:FOOD SECURITY IS AN ENORMOUS PROBLEM IN HAITI. CROP FAILURE DUE TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN HAITI'S MOUNTAINOUS VILLAGES IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM AND POVERTY PREVENTS FAMILIES FROM BUYING FOOD WHEN CROPS FAIL. INITIATIVES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY INCLUDE INTRODUCING HENS, ENCOURAGING SMALL SCALE VEGETABLE GARDENING AND WATER CONSERVATION, SUPPORTING ARTISAN GROUPS, AND DEVELOPING MUSICAL TALENTS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH:IN RESPONSE TO A PARTICULAR URGENT NEED OR EMERGENCY, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES MINI-GRANTS IN THE MATENWA COMMUNITY, TO MEET A FOOD, SHELTER, OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY NEED. POST-GRAD SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP:MCLC GRADUATES RECEIVE FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. SMALL START-UP GRANTS ARE OFFERED TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP. MCLC ALSO OFFERS WORKSHOPS TO ITS GRADUATES IN ORDER TO FURTHER DEVELOP VOCATIONAL SKILLS.Expenses $658,296 · grants $566,973
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
- 27-2898086
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,590,999
- Income (IRS master file)
- $939,520
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $939,520 | $860,965 | $1,590,999 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $691,218 | $909,549 | $1,358,663 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,057,108 | $943,873 | $1,528,468 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $967,436 | $757,763 | $1,411,488 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Christine W Low | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-2898086).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC is 27-2898086.
- Is FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MATENWA 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 FRIENDS OF MATENWA 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 FRIENDS OF MATENWA 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 FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTINE LOW.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,933 (CHRISTINE LOW, CORP. MEMBER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MATENWA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $939,520, expenses of $860,965 and total assets of $1,590,999 at year end.
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