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 39 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 $241K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,643
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $120,322
- Median grant
- $120,322
- Total assets
- $18,707,423
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Caritas Communities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bedford Veterans Quarters Inc ($200K). Together the top 2 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Veterans Quarters Inc Braintree, MA | To provide supportive services and rental assistance to veterans. | $200,299 |
| Sean Brook House Inc Braintree, MA | To provide supportive services and rental assistance to veterans. | $40,344 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $241K. Net investment income was $35K.
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 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Connell
Executive Director & President
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Ruby Pezanetti
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Nee
Senior Director & Operations
Senior Operations Director → Senior Director of Operations, 2022
Senior Director of Operations → Senior Director & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Belinda Lill
Director & Facilities
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Gil Kalesinkskas
Director, Leasing & Compliance
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
David Greenblatt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Catlender
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
Dharshi Dupee
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Clark
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Syzmanski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keita Browne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Morreale
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Rittchen
CFO & Treasurer
Director of Acquisitions & Development → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $177K (2024)
Kevin O'Flaherty Esq.
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maura Murphy
Vice Chair
Clerk → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- 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, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $177K, 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 $241K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Caritas Communities Inc?
Caritas Communities Inc reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.2M.
What is Caritas Communities Inc?
Caritas Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Braintree, MA. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Caritas Communities Inc operate?
Caritas Communities Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
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 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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