Central Council of Fall River
Central Council of Fall River is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Falmouth, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138K in total assets.
Central Council of Fall River at a glance
- Total assets
- $138,373
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $103,604
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $111,436
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central Council of Fall River funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Central Council of Fall River gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2021) to $403K (2020). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District Council of Attleboro Society of St Vincent de Paul Mansfield, MA | Provide assistance to the poor. | $42,123 |
| District Council of Taunton Society of St Vincent de Paul Taunton, MA | Provide assistance to the poor. | $33,864 |
| District Council of New Bedford Society of St Vincent de Paul New Bedford, MA | Provide assistance to the poor. | $29,214 |
| District Council of Cape and Islands Society of St Vincent de Paul East Sandwich, MA | Provide assistance to the poor. | $14,816 |
| District Council of Fall River Society of St Vincent de Paul Fall River, MA | Provide assistance to the poor. | $11,738 |
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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 | $138,373 | $103,604 | $111,436 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $146,205 | $117,173 | $137,958 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $166,990 | $286,285 | $158,737 | $131,755 | 5 | $73 |
| 2022 | $39,443 | $115,968 | $89,879 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $13,354 | $6,004 | $103,769 | $95,867 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $111,119 | $191,696 | $563,116 | $403,478 | 7 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Council of Fall River is led by Douglas DeCosta, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas DeCosta
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene Frechette
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Simmons
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Stevens
Officer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Machado
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Jaaskelainen
Secretary & Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Raneri
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Haws
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Margaret Dutch (2020–2024) — Secretary & Officer
- Former: Roger Poisson (2023–2024) — Officer
- Former: Tom Dwyer (2023–2024) — Officer
- Former: Lynne Kuczewski (2023) — Officer
- Former: Colleen Buckley (2020–2021) — Secretary & Diocesan Central Council
- Former: Paul Sullivan (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Diocesan Central Council
- Former: Steven Meaney (2020–2021) — President & Diocesan Central Council
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.
Frequently asked questions about Central Council of Fall River
How large is Central Council of Fall River?
Central Council of Fall River reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What is Central Council of Fall River?
Central Council of Fall River is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Falmouth, MA. It holds $138K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Central Council of Fall River operate?
Central Council of Fall River has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Central Council of Fall River's EIN?
Central Council of Fall River's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0812695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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