Nonprofit · EIN 35-2429698
FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC
Tax-exempt · STERLING, MA 01564
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $21,083 | $37,236 | -$16,153 | $49,276 | $0 | $49,276 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $57,166 | $18,647 | $38,519 | $65,429 | $0 | $65,429 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,034
- Membership dues
- $30
- Investment income
- $19
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,388
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $348
- Other expenses
- $27,500
- Program services (functional)
- $37,235
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,429
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,276
- Cash, savings and investments
- $49,276
- Gross receipts
- $21,083
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 July 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CRANSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD MAKI | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| GREGORY BILLINGS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA DELL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN CRANSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD MAKI | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| GREGORY BILLINGS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA DELL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 36 MUDDY POND RD, STERLING, MA 01564-2401
- In care of
- % MAUREEN CRANSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 36 MUDDY POND ROAD, STERLING MA 01564
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- GREGORY BILLINGS, 36 MUDDY POND ROAD, STERLING MA 01564
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GREGORY BILLINGS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (508) 847-0407
- Return prepared by
- NON PROFIT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN ELDER ISSUES; TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BENEFITING STERLING ELDERS AND OTHER RESIDENTS OF STERLING IN NEED; AND, TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS NOT PROVIDED BY LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH SEEKING MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS, FUN DRAISING EVENTS, GRANT MONIES AND PRIVATE/CORPORATE GIFTS
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS OF STERLING SENIORS SPONSORED A SPECIAL APPRECIATION LUNCHEON WITH THE SENIOR CENTER FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND OUR VETERANS; PROVIDE COFFEE, SMALL REFRESHMENTS, AND OTHER DIRECT SUPPORT TO SENIORS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SENIOR CENTER; SUPPORT THE "READY STEADY" YOGA CLASS AT THE SENIOR CENTER. THIS FORM OF YOGA DEEPENS FEXIBILITY AND STRENGTHENS PERSONAL BODY AWARENESS.Expenses $27,765
- THE STERLING NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP STERLING RESIDENTS DURING DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES. THE FUND IS INTENDED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN STERLING WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED WITH PAYMENTS TOWARD HOUSING, FOOD, UTILITIES, CLOTHING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIVING COSTS.Expenses $9,470
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2429698
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: GREGORY BILLINGS | July 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $21,083 | $37,236 | $49,276 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | $57,166 | $18,647 | $65,429 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 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 35-2429698).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC is 35-2429698.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended July 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names GREGORY BILLINGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE STERLING SENIORS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $21,083, expenses of $37,236 and total assets of $49,276 at year end.
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