South Shore Elder Services Inc
Provides home care services, referrals, and advocacy to the elderly population of south shore Massachusetts.
South Shore Elder Services Inc at a glance
In short: South Shore Elder Services Inc gave $248K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,369
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,046
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,326
- Total assets
- $18,021,397
- -10.0% 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 South Shore Elder Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Boston Legal Services ($98K). Together the top 8 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How South Shore Elder Services Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2021) to $301K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Legal Services Quincy, MA | Legal Services | $97,786 |
| Father Bill's Place Quincy, MA | Nutrition Program | $39,000 |
| Manet Community Health Center Inc Milton, MA | Nutrition Program | $36,000 |
| South Shore Community Action Council Plymouth, MA | Mobility Assistance | $32,653 |
| South Shore Habitat for Humanity Norwell, MA | Support Services | $19,999 |
| Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center Boston, MA | Counseling Services | $9,500 |
| South Shore Support Services Plymouth, MA | Support Services | $8,292 |
| Braintree Council on Aging Braintree, MA | Support Services | $5,139 |
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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 | $18,021,397 | $51,071,911 | $53,166,558 | $248,369 | 8 | $44,942 |
| 2024 | $20,025,245 | $43,906,303 | $46,195,459 | $301,083 | 11 | $41,469 |
| 2023 | $20,613,918 | $36,909,770 | $37,948,520 | $205,486 | 8 | $19,134 |
| 2022 | $14,999,333 | $37,816,053 | $35,833,043 | $260,942 | 9 | $8,379 |
| 2021 | $11,971,018 | $30,481,600 | $30,115,823 | $156,087 | 8 | $11,850 |
| 2020 | $11,179,151 | $30,598,876 | $30,459,398 | $188,604 | 7 | $13,012 |
| 2019 | $8,963,095 | $29,345,491 | $28,985,188 | $171,471 | 7 | $11,022 |
About South Shore Elder Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
South Shore Elder Services Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Braintree, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $248K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Shore Elder Services Inc is led by Sandra Lindsey, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra Lindsey
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$216K (2019) → $443K (2025)
John Fleming
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lambropoulos
Hr Director
Director of Hr → Hr Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $195K (2025)
Betty Maxwell
Director of Clinical Pract
Director of Clinical Pract → Director of Clinical Practice, 2024
Director of Clinical Practice → Director of Clinical Pract, 2025
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $135K (2025)
Cindy King-Frode
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Hendrickson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Merrigan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenzie Vanderbroek
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wren Meyers
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $149K (2025)
Mark Miller
Chief Transformation Officer
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$132K (2022) → $182K (2025)
Elaine Pepe
Treasurer
Secretary → Clerk, 2021
Clerk → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucille Barton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wright
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Janet Risko (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Philip Auglis (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ed Mulvey (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Joan Powers (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry O'Brien (2019–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Patricia Cedeno-Zamor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Sullivan (2021) — Director
- Former: David Capelle (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gail Faring (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Sullivan (2019) — Director
- Former: Philip Murphy (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 $443K, to Sandra Lindsey (Chief Executive Officer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Shore Elder Services Inc
How much does South Shore Elder Services Inc give each year?
South Shore Elder Services Inc gave $248K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $301K across 11 grants.
What is South Shore Elder Services Inc's typical grant size?
South Shore Elder Services Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,326, and its average grant was $31,046, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does South Shore Elder Services Inc give grants?
South Shore Elder Services Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, MA (2 grants) and Plymouth, MA (2 grants).
Does South Shore Elder Services Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on South Shore Elder Services Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Services" (3 grants).
Who are South Shore Elder Services Inc's largest grantees?
South Shore Elder Services Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Boston Legal Services ($97,786), Father Bill's Place ($39,000) and Manet Community Health Center Inc ($36,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is South Shore Elder Services Inc?
South Shore Elder Services Inc reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51.1M.
What is South Shore Elder Services Inc?
South Shore Elder Services Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Braintree, MA. It holds $18.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is South Shore Elder Services Inc's EIN?
South Shore Elder Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2596213. 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 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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