Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance
The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is a nonprofit, public policy advocacy organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance at a glance
In short: Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,998
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $9,999
- Median grant
- $9,999
- Total assets
- $8,177,417
- -51.1% 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 Housing & Shelter Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Action Pioneer Valley Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Pioneer Valley Inc Greenfield, MA | Re-imagining shelter to help people experiencing homelessness transition into permanent supportive housing | $9,999 |
| Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church New Bedford, MA | Renovation of a house for people experiencing homelessness to live | $9,999 |
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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 | $8,177,417 | $23,878,981 | $23,960,233 | $19,998 | 2 | $59,881 |
| 2024 | $16,705,658 | $22,280,389 | $22,207,045 | — | — | $67,764 |
| 2023 | $17,888,633 | $27,789,273 | $27,467,113 | — | — | $61,884 |
| 2022 | $9,220,731 | $18,456,029 | $18,482,541 | — | — | $83,283 |
| 2021 | $14,798,705 | $19,380,328 | $19,791,474 | — | — | $115,778 |
| 2020 | $8,349,776 | $15,635,602 | $15,042,951 | — | — | $50,248 |
| 2019 | $7,376,182 | $13,981,507 | $14,018,116 | — | — | $36,415 |
About Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance is led by Joseph G. Finn, President, CEO & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph G. Finn
President, CEO & Director
President & Executive Di → President, 2023
President → President, CEO & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$167K (2019) → $171K (2025)
Joyce Tavon
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $180K (2025)
Ben Josephson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Yotts
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Calpurnyia Roberts
Director of Supportive Housing & Special Initiat
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Ian Gendreau
Director of Programs & Planning
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Timothy Concannon
Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$8K (2025)
Brian Newkirk
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Kowtoniuk
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiley Gosselin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyndia Downie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Singumbe Muyeba
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Beckeman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepa Krishnamurthy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Rosenfeld
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delphia Bizzell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Pillsbury
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Yazwinski
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murielle Cadet
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Taberner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Golden
Chief Policy & Strategy Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $115K (2025)
James R. Shea Jr.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Lozzi
Co-Vice Chair & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Co-Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Joo
Co-Vice Chair
Director → Co-Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Kaye Wild (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Robin Callahan (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Danielle Ferrier (2023) — Former Director
- Former: Dean Atkins (2019–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Donald Green (2019–2022) — Former Director
- Former: John Deneen (2019–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Paul Sullivan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rene Brimage (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Collins (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Linda Wood Boyle (2021–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Anna Bissonnette (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Sykes (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: James O'Connell (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: James Sabitus (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Wood-Boyle (2019–2020) — Clerk
- Former: Pamela Feingold (2019–2020) — 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 $180K, to Joyce Tavon (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance
How much does Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance give each year?
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance?
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.9M.
What is Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance?
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance operate?
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance's EIN?
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3068653. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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