Massachusetts Communities Action Network
MCAN IS A FAITH AND VALUES ORGANIZING GROUP FOCUSED ON PEOPLE, POWER, AND CHANGE. WE PRIORITIZE THOSE CLOSEST TO THE ISSUES AND CREATE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES.
Key facts about Massachusetts Communities Action Network
- EIN
- 04-2863903
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Total assets
- $1,259,022
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How Massachusetts Communities Action Network gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−20%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-25.2% YoY
Revenue
$1.3M
+18.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$22K
+105.6% YoY
Expenses
$1.8M
+11.4% YoY
About Massachusetts Communities Action Network
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Communities Action Network is a nonprofit organization 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. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,259,022 | $1,683,739 | $1,699,926 |
| Revenue | $1,250,896 | $1,056,913 | $1,323,318 |
| Expenses | $1,811,600 | $1,626,904 | $1,326,186 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,585 | $10,497 | $-5,705 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Osias | President | 5 | — |
| Aderonke Lipede | Vice President | 3 | — |
| Renee Ledbetter | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Ashley Delva | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Rev David Lewis | Director | 3 | — |
| Melanie Morrison | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Linda Bessom | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Roy Rhodes | Director | 3 | — |
| Melinda Pellerin | Director | 3 | — |
| Janine Carreiro | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $130,369 |
| William Dickerson II | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $117,969 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Massachusetts Communities Action Network?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dorchester, MA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Massachusetts Communities Action Network?
As of 2025, Massachusetts Communities Action Network holds $1.3M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Massachusetts Communities Action Network operate?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Massachusetts Communities Action Network's EIN?
Massachusetts Communities Action Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2863903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.