THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1799

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LESLI SUGGS

Phone

6172673700

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS INC, founded in 1799, is a major nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $106.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $94.4M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO HELP VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD PERMANENT, POSITIVE CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $30,944,158 Revenue: $33,057,894

COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS: THE HOME PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF CLINICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW YORK CITY. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE SERVICES IN THE LOCATIONS THAT ARE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR NEEDS: A CHILD'S OWN HOME, SCHOOL, OR CLINIC.COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- ADOPTION AND COMPREHENSIVE FOSTER CARE- CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING- CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE - CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD- SAFE AT HOME- THERAPEUTIC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM- FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER- OUT AT HOME- MASSSTART- WEDIKO NEW YORK- PACT Y - CONNECTED FAMILY RESPITE- PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM- NEW HAMPSHIRE CALL CENTER-YOUTH ON FIRE

Program 2

Expenses: $19,511,714 Revenue: $20,982,365

RESIDENTIAL & SPECIAL EDUCATION: THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE STAFF-SECURE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO HAVE EITHER BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT, OR WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY FUNCTIONING IN THE COMMUNITY DUE TO BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. THE HOME OPERATES THREE PRIVATE, STATE-APPROVED, YEAR-ROUND SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS FOR ACADEMICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGED YOUTH. THE SCHOOLS OFFER HIGHLY STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS, HAVE SMALL CLASS SIZES, A HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIO AND SUPPORT THAT IS TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS AND TREATMENT PLAN. THE THREE FACILITIES ARE:- COVE SCHOOL - SOUTHEAST CAMPUS, PLYMOUTH, MA - CO-ED AGES 10 TO 18- THE HOME IN WALPOLE - CLIFFORD ACADEMY, WALPOLE, MA - CO-ED AGES 5 TO 18- THE WEDIKO SCHOOL, WINDSOR, NH BOYS AGES 10-18

Program 3

Expenses: $19,693,348 Revenue: $20,214,712

GROUP HOMES: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING BACK TO THEIR FAMILIES, PROGRESSING TO LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS OR PREPARING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, FREQUENTLY NEED SUPPORT TO MAKE A...

GROUP HOMES: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS TRANSITIONING BACK TO THEIR FAMILIES, PROGRESSING TO LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS OR PREPARING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, FREQUENTLY NEED SUPPORT TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL MOVE. THE HOME OPERATES FIVE GROUP HOMES PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT AND SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. - HARRINGTON HOUSE, MISSION HILL - CO-ED AGES 6 TO 12- THE HOME IN WALPOLE, WALPOLE, MA - CO-ED AGES 12 TO 18 - UNITY HOUSE, KEENE, NH CO-ED AGES 14 TO 18 (LGBTQ POPULATION)- WALTHAM HOUSE, WALTHAM - CO-ED AGES 14 TO 18 (LGBTQ POPULATION)- YOUTH COMMUNITY CRISIS STABILIZATION (YCCS) CO-ED AGES 13 TO 18 (LOCATED AT THE HOME IN WALPOLE)

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,661,304

Program Service Revenue $84,895,525

Investment Income $12,439,001

Other Revenue $3,142

TOTAL REVENUE $105,998,972

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $71,241,454

Fundraising Expenses $2,227,809

Program Expenses $79,693,026

Other Expenses $23,206,879

TOTAL EXPENSES $94,448,333

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$105,998,972	$88,871,725	+0.2%
Expenses	$94,448,333	$85,867,519	+0.1%
Net Income	$11,550,639	$3,004,206	+2.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

1308

Volunteers

170

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$955,529

Total Directors

Key Employees

$1,035,794

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TIM MINER	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON HART	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN TEMPESTA	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH GRAY	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM BEAUDOIN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN BURNS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE CONNOLLY	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN COYNE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF KEFFER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM KIERSTEAD	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEMOS KOUVARIS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT LAUCK	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEE MCCLARY	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MCDONOUGH	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATELYN O'BRIEN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADRIENNE PENTA	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW SUCHOFF	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY TRENT	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELPHINE ZURKIYA	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLI SUGGS	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$444,435	$76,375	$520,810
JODY HOLT	CHIEF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION	40.00	Officer	$296,551	$736	$297,287
SONIA HADLEY	CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00	Officer	$123,338	$14,094	$137,432
WILFORD TUNEY	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$259,652	$27,376	$287,028
KATHLEEN PARENTE	CHIEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$180,587	$30,832	$211,419
HEIDI HASSELBAUM-FERREIRA	VP HR & COMPLIANCE	40.00	Key Emp	$179,216	$16,009	$195,225
AISHA BARLATIER-BONNY	VP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & OUTPATIENT SERVICES	40.00	Key Emp	$164,314	$8,286	$172,600
CATHERINE O'LEARY	VP CONGREGATE CARE	40.00	Key Emp	$153,997	$15,525	$169,522
KEVIN KEATING	CONTROLLER	40.00	Highest	$169,955	$15,015	$184,970
COURTNEY BROWN	VP REV CYCLE MGMNT & BUSINESS OPS	40.00	Highest	$166,198	$7,430	$173,628
JACQUELINE GAGNE	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF IT	40.00	Highest	$163,286	$14,464	$177,750
KEVIN PIERSON	DIR. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS	40.00	Highest	$160,483	$15,286	$175,769
MICHAEL SEMEL	VP CLINICAL QUALITY & OUTCOMES	40.00	Highest	$143,561	$6,526	$150,087

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$105,998,972	$94,448,333	$127,721,574	$11,550,639
2024	$88,871,725	$85,867,519	$121,699,243	$3,004,206
2023	$69,724,318	$82,120,346	$117,922,315	$-12,396,028
2022	$66,911,196	$75,708,388	$129,613,681	$-8,797,192
2021	$68,977,834	$67,767,660	$148,354,676	$1,210,174
2020	$50,883,486	$56,810,544	$134,209,377	$-5,927,058
2019	$46,790,746	$52,148,720	$135,338,963	$-5,357,974
2018	$54,754,622	$56,714,276	$140,630,125	$-1,959,654