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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3349459

CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WALTHAM, MA 02454

Financials

$145K$117K2023$100K$138K2024$150K$135K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$150,307$135,460$14,847$69,128$237$68,891
December 31, 2024990-EZ$99,557$137,927-$38,370$54,204–$54,204
December 31, 2023990-EZ$145,376$116,747$28,629$92,943–$92,943
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$123,435
Investment income
$2
Net gain from sales of assets
-$417
Net income from fundraising events
$27,287

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$44,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$76,586
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,840
Occupancy
$14,700
Other expenses
$40,334
Program services (functional)
$80,143

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$54,204
Total assets, end of year
$69,128
Total liabilities, end of year
$237
Net assets, end of year
$68,891
Cash, savings and investments
$67,530
Gross receipts
$159,937

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL JONESExecutive Dir.30$44,000
LOUISE RACHINPresident15$0
ALAN CANTORCO-PRESIDENT1$0
MAURIE FOX-WARRENTreasurer3$0
PAUL PINTUSCLERK7$0
MINDY BISHOP FROM 72025Director4$0
BEVERLY LOUDIN FROM 82025Director13$0
PAM PENTONDirector4$0
ANINE DE GROODDirector1$0
PETER BABCOCKDirector12$0
WILLIAM HOCHDirector4$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL JONESExecutive Dir.30$42,308
LOUISE RACHINCO-PRESIDENT15$0
ALAN CANTORCO-PRESIDENT3$0
MAURIE FOX-WARRENTreasurer3$0
PAUL PINTUSCLERK3$0
MARY ANN GIBBONS THRU 82024Director5$0
DOUGLAS VOOYS THRU 22024Director1$0
PAM PENTON FROM 22024Director4$0
PENNY LEITCHEVSKY FROM12024Director1$0
ANINE DE GROOD FROM 42024Director1$0
PETER BABCOCK FROM 42024Director10$0
WILLIAM HOCH FROM 122024Director6$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JILL GAULDING THRU 102023Executive Dir.30$37,215
JOSHUA CLAUDIO 1023-1123Executive Dir.25$2,439
LOUISE RACHINCO-PRESIDENT10$0
ALAN CANTORCO-PRESIDENT4$0
MAURIE FOX-WARRENTreasurer3$0
PAUL PINTUSCLERK1$0
MARY ANN GIBBONSDirector5$0
DOUGLAS VOOYSDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 541236, WALTHAM, MA 02454-1236
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO Box 541236, Waltham MA 02454
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Marc Fredette, 23 Lord Street Second Floor, Waltham MA 024513760
Signed the 990-EZ
MICHAEL JONES, Executive Director
Phone
(781) 652-1339

Mission

CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY (COTW)BELIEVES THAT NO PERSON LIVING IN HOMELESSNESS SHOULD FEEL THEY HAVE TO WALK ALONE, WE LIVE OUT OUR MISSION BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONS WITH PEOPLE IN WALTHAM, MA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESSAND STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. WE OFFERA MINISTRY OF COMPASSION AND COMPANIONSHIP THROUGH LIFE'S STRUGGLES ANDTRIUMPHS, WELCOMING ALL INTO RELATIONSHIP AND LOVING COMMUNITY.IN WORKING TOWARD OUR VISION, WE EXPAND THE CIRCLE OF CARE FOR THOSE WESERVE BY PROVIDING A BRIDGE TO SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES. WE ALSO ACT ASA BRIDGE WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE AND RAISEAWARENESS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME INVOLVED AND EXPERIENCEOUR CHAPLAINCY. THIS WORK INSPIRES US TO ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGEON THE ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE USE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE CONTINUE TO OFFER SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP TO PEOPLEEXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN WALTHAM, WHEREVER THEY MAYNEED TO BE. IN ADDITION TO A MINISTRY OF PRESENCE, WEOFFER ONE-TO-ONE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION; HOLD WEEKLY INTERFAITH SPIRITUALPRACTICES; AND PROVIDE A BREAKFAST PROGRAM SERVING HOT MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL AND THREE DAYS A WEEK FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER.
    Expenses $80,143

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3349459
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$69,128
Income (IRS master file)
$159,937

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
August 9, 2021
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$150,307$135,460$69,128XML
990-EZDecember 2024$99,557$137,927$54,204XML
990-EZDecember 2023$145,376$116,747$92,943XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Marc Fredette
December 31, 2013≤ $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 27-3349459).

Questions about CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC

What is the EIN of CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC is 27-3349459.
Is CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
Are donations to CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY 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 CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC 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 CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC?
The 990-N for 2013 names Marc Fredette.
Who are the officers and directors of CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,000 (MICHAEL JONES, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $150,307, expenses of $135,460 and total assets of $69,128 at year end.

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