Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc
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Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc at a glance
In short: Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc gave $275K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +161.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,833
- +74.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $1,259,022
- -25.2% 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 September 2026.
Who Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Interfaith Action ($85K). Together the top 6 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2024) to $407K (2022, 21 months). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $275K.
*2022: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Interfaith Action Fall River, MA | Program Regrant | $85,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Project Springfield, MA | Program Regrant | $45,000 |
| Brockton Interfaith Community Brockton, MA | Program Regrant | $45,000 |
| Worcester Interfaith Worcester, MA | Program Regrant | $45,000 |
| Essex County Community Organization Lynn, MA | Program Regrant | $40,000 |
| Berkshire Interfaith Organizing Pittsfield, MA | Program Regrant | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,259,022 | $1,250,896 | $1,811,600 | $275,000 | 6 | $21,585 |
| 2024 | $1,683,739 | $1,056,913 | $1,626,904 | $105,000 | 4 | $10,497 |
| 2023 | $1,699,926 | $1,323,318 | $1,326,186 | $126,000 | 5 | $-5,705 |
| 2022* | $1,786,598 | $2,789,962 | $2,678,635 | $406,500 | 10 | $14,315 |
| 2021 | $1,607,492 | $1,266,169 | $1,165,052 | $213,435 | 5 | $1,883 |
| 2020 | $1,307,738 | $1,107,448 | $1,261,316 | $157,000 | 5 | $3,007 |
| 2019 | $1,468,210 | $1,318,501 | $1,192,384 | $190,000 | 6 | $3,816 |
*2022: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dorchester, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $275K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc is led by Janine Carreiro, Co-Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janine Carreiro
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024) → $130K (2025)
William Dickerson II
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $118K (2025)
Pierre Osias
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lewis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Pellerin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Rhodes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Delva
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aderonke Lipede
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Ledbetter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bessom
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Morrison
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Eduardo Yarde (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jose Encarnacion (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Livramento (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jose Perez (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lewis Finfer (2019–2021) — Co-Director
- Former: Michaela Lauture (2019–2021) — Co-President
- Former: Pierre Osais (2019–2021) — Co-President
- Former: Janine Carriero-Young (2021) — Co-Director
- Former: Lynn Budd (2021) — Director
- Former: Game Lauture (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jane Virgilio (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Janine Carreiro-Young (2019–2020) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Angele Errie (2019) — Director
- Former: India Drayton (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $130K, to Janine Carreiro (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc
How much does Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc give each year?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc gave $275K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $105K across 4 grants.
What is Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's typical grant size?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $45,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc give grants?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Regrant" (6 grants).
Who are Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's largest grantees?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Interfaith Action ($85,000), Pioneer Valley Project ($45,000) and Brockton Interfaith Community ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dorchester, MA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's EIN?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2863903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Massachusetts Communities Action Network Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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