Guardian Community Trust Inc
Guardian Community Trust, inc. (the organization") was formed to provide and arrange for services to elderly and disabled persons that meaningfully improve their quality of life. Services include trustee and other support services for elderly and disabled persons throughout the commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition to administering a pooled special needs trust and individual special needs trusts, the mission of the organization includes establishing and permanently funding a public guardianship agency in Massachusetts to serve the indigent who need protective fiduciaries.
Guardian Community Trust Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,841,852
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,003,268
- Net investment income (2024)
- $250,505
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,266,512
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Guardian Community Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $329K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Legal Aid Inc Lawrence, MA | To develop a statewide program of outreach, training, support and supervision to encourage qualified family members and volunteers to serve as guardians and/or conservators. | $46,216 |
| Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Medford, MA | To support the advocacy by manhr for regulatory and practice improvements that will increase the safety and well-being of individuals who are receiving care in skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts. | $7,500 |
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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 | $10,841,852 | $5,003,268 | $4,266,512 | — | — | $250,505 |
| 2022 | $9,874,694 | $3,988,747 | $3,691,308 | — | — | $131,457 |
| 2021 | $10,151,516 | $4,374,198 | $3,694,051 | $53,716 | 2 | $75,749 |
| 2020 | $9,481,938 | $5,383,888 | $3,553,295 | $328,816 | 4 | $-65,580 |
About Guardian Community Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
Guardian Community Trust Inc is a public charity, based in Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $251K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guardian Community Trust Inc is led by Heather L. Connors, Executive Director & Cge since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather L. Connors
Executive Director & Cge
Director of Research - Former → Executive Director & Cge, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Peter M. Macy
Executive Director
Executive Director & Officer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$268K (2020) → $362K (2024)
Scott Robillard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Howard
Director of Trustee Operations
Director of Trustee Services → Director of Trustee Servic, 2022
Director of Trustee Servic → Director of Trustee Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $174K (2024)
Ronna Caras
Director of Training
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Jane Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Butler Rainen
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Auriemma
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sora J. Kim
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James P. Murray
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Wynn A. Gerhard
Guardianship Policy & Practice Fellow
Judicial & Fam Supp Prgrm Dvlpr → Judicial & Fam Supp Prgrm, 2022
Judicial & Fam Supp Prgrm → Guardianship Policy & Practice Fellow, 2024
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $145K (2024)
Mariya Kubishyn
Operations Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frederick A. Hovey (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Pgs
- Former: Ruth C. Young (2020) — Clerk & 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 $362K, to Peter M Macy (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Guardian Community Trust Inc
How large is Guardian Community Trust Inc?
Guardian Community Trust Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
Where does Guardian Community Trust Inc operate?
Guardian Community Trust Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Guardian Community Trust Inc's EIN?
Guardian Community Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4456663. 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 2020 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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