The Key Program Incorporated
Key's mission is to assist children and their families in developing positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives.
The Key Program Incorporated at a glance
In short: The Key Program Incorporated gave $802K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $401K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $801,700
- +53.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $400,850
- +53.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400,850
- Total assets
- $48,427,631
- +15.8% 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 The Key Program Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alternatives for Youth ($794K). Together the top 2 received $802K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Key Program Incorporated gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $2.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $802K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alternatives for Youth Framingham, MA | Provide Assistance to Related Organization | $793,850 |
| Rodman Ride for Kids Foxboro, MA | Sponsorship of Event | $7,850 |
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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 | $48,427,631 | $51,390,594 | $45,016,943 | $801,700 | 2 | $2,061,673 |
| 2024 | $41,821,932 | $53,652,135 | $44,214,680 | $521,000 | 2 | $1,431,643 |
| 2023 | $30,943,861 | $43,508,279 | $37,641,345 | $14,176 | 1 | $412,230 |
| 2022 | $22,606,194 | $38,919,739 | $36,553,251 | $2,500,000 | 1 | $408,916 |
| 2021 | $20,116,618 | $35,794,308 | $35,588,743 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $154,747 |
About The Key Program Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
The Key Program Incorporated is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Westborough, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $802K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Key Program Incorporated is led by Tammy Mello, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 11 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tammy Mello
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$255K (2023) → $320K (2025)
Edward Feldstein Esq.
Chairman
Chairman & Clerk → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Goodwin
Director Western Ma Ops
Director Western Ma Operations → Director Western Ma Ops, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$265K (2021) → $333K (2025)
Patricia Fokas
Director Human Resources
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$137K (2021) → $219K (2025)
Karen Flanery
Director of Agency Clinical Services
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $169K (2025)
Meghan Bailey
Director of Central
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024) → $145K (2025)
Paula Stahl
Director of Childrens Charter
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024) → $173K (2025)
Scott Brum
Director of Se
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024) → $148K (2025)
Hope Haslam Straughan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Imbriani Esq. CPA
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Ahern
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Cuscia
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dino Mancini
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Woronka
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Ardine
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Burke
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $222K (2025)
Jack Araujo
Controller
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$138K (2021) → $171K (2025)
Mary Malone
Recruiter
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$128K (2022) → $149K (2025)
Michael Murray
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$155K (2025)
Howard Corey
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Musgrove
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Michael Brennan (2021–2024) — Director of Central
- Former: William Lyttle (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Matthew Stevens (2022–2024) — Clinician
- Former: Allison Bernier (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Lynn Meffen (2024) — Clinician
- Former: Patricia Dedora-St Germain (2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Tri Pham (2024) — It Manager
- Former: Wesley Cotter (2021–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Nancy Fillio (2022–2023) — Clinician
- Former: Pat Dedora-St Germain (2021–2022) — Director of Se
- Former: Cynthia Hay (2021) — Director of Management
- Former: Michael Kan (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ron Ardine (2021) — Director of Administrator & Finance
- Former: Susan P. Luz (2021) — Director
- Former: Susanne Spitale (2021) — Director of Ne
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $333K, to Michael Goodwin (Director Western Ma Ops). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Key Program Incorporated
How much does The Key Program Incorporated give each year?
The Key Program Incorporated gave $802K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $521K across 2 grants.
How large is The Key Program Incorporated?
The Key Program Incorporated reported $48.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51.4M.
What is The Key Program Incorporated?
The Key Program Incorporated is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Westborough, MA. It holds $48.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Key Program Incorporated operate?
The Key Program Incorporated has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Key Program Incorporated's EIN?
The Key Program Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2539878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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