BY THE WAY INC

EIN: 042761752 501(c)(3)

WORCESTER, MA

Total Revenue
$117,062
Total Expenses
$153,802
Total Assets
$510,536
Net Assets
$75,644
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
HAROLD LEMIEUX
Phone
5088601232
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

BY THE WAY INC, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $117K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $154K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NON PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT SERVE THE MENTALLY ILL, DISABLED AND ELDERLY WITH THE RESOURCES THE PROVIDERS ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE DIRECTLY THAT WILL IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF HUMAN SERVICE. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF 15 HOUSING UNITS FOR ELDERLY/ DISABLED PERSONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $64,310 Revenue: $33,059

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NON PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT SERVE THE MENTALLY ILL, DISABLED AND ELDERLY WITH THE RESOURCES THE PROVIDERS ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE DIRECTLY THAT WILL IMPROVE THE...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NON PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT SERVE THE MENTALLY ILL, DISABLED AND ELDERLY WITH THE RESOURCES THE PROVIDERS ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE DIRECTLY THAT WILL IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF HUMAN SERVICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,380
Program Service Revenue $32,751
Investment Income $5,623
Other Revenue $308
TOTAL REVENUE $117,062

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $64,310
Other Expenses $153,802
TOTAL EXPENSES $153,802

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $117,062 $150,330 -0.2%
Expenses $153,802 $213,727 -0.3%
Net Income $-36,740 $-63,397 -0.4%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
8

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
5
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HARRY LEMIEUX PRESIDENT 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HUGGINS TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE ESHGHI CLERK 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER CARUSO BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM KELLY BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GRASSETTE BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON BENSEN CEO 0.10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE HICKS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 0.10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $117,062 $153,802 $510,536 $-36,740
2024 $150,330 $213,727 $670,128 $-63,397
2023 $195,741 $205,724 $535,205 $-9,983
2021 $179,198 $125,224 $447,796 $53,974
2019 $181,626 $127,865 $420,396 $53,761
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