LOWELL SUN CHARITIES INC

EIN: 046004936 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

LOWELL, MA

Total Revenue
$255,574
Total Expenses
$318,744
Total Assets
$283,058
Net Assets
$276,683
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1947
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MARC GRASSO
Phone
9789704786
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LOWELL SUN CHARITIES INC, founded in 1947, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $319K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES AS WELL AS NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250,976
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,598
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $255,574

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $179,524
Salaries & Benefits $100,855
Fundraising Expenses $39,237
Program Expenses $190,961
Other Expenses $38,365
TOTAL EXPENSES $318,744

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $255,574 $331,037 -0.2%
Expenses $318,744 $348,542 -0.1%
Net Income $-63,170 $-17,505 +2.6%
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
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$36,000
Total Directors
6
$72,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN COUGHLIN PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
MARC GRASSO TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN CORRADO CLERK 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ LEDDY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES B CASTLEBERRY DIRECTOR-NON VOTING 1.00
Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
MICHAEL SHEEHAN DIRECTOR-NON VOTING 1.00
Director
$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 $255,574 $318,744 $283,058 $-63,170
2024 $331,037 $348,542 $346,298 $-17,505
2023 $416,760 $298,086 $364,764 $118,674
2022 $236,260 $254,473 $244,676 $-18,213
2021 $267,809 $280,712 $262,680 $-12,903
2020 $473,859 $349,454 $275,503 $124,405
2019 $374,916 $347,344 $156,244 $27,572
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