Nonprofit · EIN 83-4228740
ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · WORCESTER, MA 01609
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,747,519 | $5,460,584 | $1,286,935 | $1,869,336 | $422,643 | $1,446,693 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,441,064 | $4,491,650 | -$50,586 | $698,386 | $538,628 | $159,758 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,136,957 | $4,163,234 | -$26,277 | $821,775 | $611,431 | $210,344 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,665,981
- of which government grants
- $5,252,419
- Program service revenue
- $81,504
- Investment income
- $34
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,090,327
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $375,075
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,159,884
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,991,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $750
- Accounting fees
- $31,500
- Travel
- $30,297
- Program services (functional)
- $5,031,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $361,494
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,867
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $698,386
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,869,336
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $422,643
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,446,693
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,446,693
- Gross receipts
- $6,747,519
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITT NEUHAUS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,706 | $8,364 |
| TOM BOLTON | VP OF PRODUCT UNTIL 7/2024 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,236 | $23,644 |
| CRISTINA HEFFERNAN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,954 | $6,510 |
| JANET PINTO | VP OF GROWTH & PARTNERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,597 | $17,090 |
| DENISE BARRETT | TUTORING PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,420 | $26,885 |
| BRIAN STORY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,422 | $14,278 |
| RYAN EMBERLING | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,057 | $4,802 |
| NEIL HEFFERNAN | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN QAZILBASH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KALAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOGDAN VERNESCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE ZANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS B BOLTON | VP OF PRODUCT Key employee | 40 | $215,597 | $34,189 |
| BRITT NEUHAUS | VP OF PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS Key employee | 40 | $169,204 | $6,833 |
| CRISTINA HEFFERNAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $160,602 | $9,199 |
| RYAN EMBERLING | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,158 | $5,606 |
| JANET PINTO | VP OF GROWTH AND IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,261 | $14,212 |
| KEITH STORY | DIRECTOR OF PARTNER SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,428 | $13,001 |
| KAYLA SHIPPEE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,972 | $4,319 |
| CINDY STARKS | PRODUCT OWNER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,683 | $4,187 |
| NEIL HEFFERNAN | PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN QAZILBASH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MURPHY | SECRETARY TO MARCH 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KALAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOGDAN VERNESCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE ZANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BOLTON | VP OF PRODUCT Key employee | 40 | $222,308 | $27,478 |
| BRITT NEUHAUS | VP OF PROGRAM AND PARTNERS Key employee | 40 | $169,220 | $6,816 |
| CRISTINA HEFFERNAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $166,375 | $6,332 |
| NEIL HEFFERNAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KALAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOGDAN M VERNESCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN QAZILBASH | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE ZANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 210 PARK AVE 283, WORCESTER, MA 01609-2246
- In care of
- % WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CRISTINA HEFFERNAN, 210 PARK AVE 283, WORCESTER, MA 01609
- Signed the 990
- CRISTINA HEFFERNAN, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (508) 250-8763
- Website
- HTTPS://NEW.ASSISTMENTS.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT ADVANCEMENTS IN MATH INSTRUCTION TO MAKE TEACHING AND LEARNING MORE EVIDENCE-BASED AND ALIGNED TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF STUDENTS. WE BELIEVE IN FREE, HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- CREATING A PRODUCT AND PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT TEACHERS IN ASSIGNING INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ONLINE. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS TEACHERS TO FIND UPLOADED PROBLEMS TO ASSIGN TO THEIR STUDENTS, SELECT THOSE ITEMS, AND THEN DELIVER TO THE STUDENTS ONLINE. THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK AND GET MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE PROBLEM RIGHT. THE TEACHER RECEIVES A REPORT THAT THEY USE TO ADJUST THEIR INSTRUCTION.Expenses $5,031,223 · grants $1,090,327 · revenue $81,504
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
- 83-4228740
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,869,336
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,747,519
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,747,519 | $5,460,584 | $1,869,336 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,441,064 | $4,491,650 | $698,386 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,136,957 | $4,163,234 | $821,775 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,251,473 | $2,820,275 | $1,118,633 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-4228740).
Questions about ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC is 83-4228740.
- Is ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION 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 ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION 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 ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION 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 ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CRISTINA HEFFERNAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,706 (BRITT NEUHAUS, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ASSISTMENTS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,747,519, expenses of $5,460,584 and total assets of $1,869,336 at year end.
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