Caritas Communities Inc
At Caritas Communities, we prevent homelessness by providing very low income individuals with permanent housing, support, sense of community, and expanded opportunities. For over 40 years, caritas has helped fill the need for safe, secure housing in greater boston.
Caritas Communities Inc at a glance
In short: Caritas Communities Inc gave $418K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $417,974
- +73.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $104,494
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $79,625
- Total assets
- $20,368,662
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Caritas Communities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 820 SRO LLC ($229K). Together the top 4 received $418K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2024) to $418K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $418K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 820 SRO LLC Braintree, MA | To provide supportive services and rental assistance to veterans. | $228,765 |
| Bedford Veterans Quarters Inc Braintree, MA | To provide supportive services and rental assistance to veterans. | $94,980 |
| Dudley Inn LP Braintree, MA | To provide supportive services and rental assistance to veterans. | $64,270 |
| Caritas Communities Holdings Inc Braintree, MA | To provide supportive services and rental assistance to veterans. | $29,959 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,368,662 | $6,633,298 | $7,061,334 | $417,974 | 4 | $218,255 |
| 2024 | $18,707,423 | $9,194,906 | $7,360,541 | $240,643 | 2 | $35,457 |
| 2023 | $17,116,464 | $5,235,031 | $6,499,545 | — | — | $93,206 |
| 2022 | $16,918,406 | $5,401,500 | $6,746,293 | — | — | $33,745 |
| 2021 | $16,422,870 | $5,716,151 | $6,689,794 | — | — | $32,539 |
| 2020 | $17,924,765 | $6,861,868 | $6,652,055 | — | — | $71,401 |
About Caritas Communities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Caritas Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Braintree, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $418K. Net investment income was $218K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caritas Communities Inc is led by Frank Connell, Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 5 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Connell
Executive Director & President
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $181K (2025)
Maura Murphy
Chair
Clerk → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Greenblatt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Gough
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Corcoran
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Palmer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasmine Bouchrara
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Clark
Director
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Syzmanski
Director
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keita Browne
Director
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Morreale
Director
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruby Pezanetti
Director
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Langley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Nee
Special Projects Lead
Senior Director of Operations → Senior Director & Operations, 2024
Senior Director & Operations → Special Projects Lead, 2025
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Gregory Rittchen
CFO & Treasurer
Director of Acquisitions & Development → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $182K (2025)
Belinda Lill
Head of Operations
Director & Facilities → Head of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Justin Ondrof
Controller
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Kevin O'Flaherty Esq.
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dharshi Dupee
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Katie Catlender (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Gil Kalesinkskas (2024) — Director, Leasing & Compliance
- Former: Bill Churchill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Brennan III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Binette (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: R. Duane Clark II (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Roberlyne Cherfils (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Robert Maulden (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael C. Lee (2022–2023) — CFO
- Former: Amy Meneely (2023) — Director of Fund Development & Committee
- Former: Greg Rittchen (2023) — CFO
- Former: Karin Cassel Mitterando (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Karin Cassel (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Trisha Daley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vernell Clouden-Duval (2021–2022) — Director of Fundraising
- Former: Gina Martinez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jed Ader (2020–2021) — Director of Facilities
- Former: Victor Martinez (2020–2021) — COO
- Former: Chitra Sharma (2020) — CFO
- Former: Diane Rubin (2020) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Osborne (2020) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Rosemary Austin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $182K, to Gregory Rittchen (CFO/Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Caritas Communities Inc
How much does Caritas Communities Inc give each year?
Caritas Communities Inc gave $418K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $241K across 2 grants.
What is Caritas Communities Inc's typical grant size?
Caritas Communities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $79,625, and its average grant was $104,494, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Caritas Communities Inc give grants?
Caritas Communities Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Braintree, MA (4 grants).
Does Caritas Communities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Caritas Communities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Caritas Communities Inc?
Caritas Communities Inc reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Caritas Communities Inc?
Caritas Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Braintree, MA. It holds $20.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Caritas Communities Inc's EIN?
Caritas Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2875899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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