Nonprofit · EIN 04-2376180
SELF HELP INC
Tax-exempt · BROCKTON, MA 02301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $49,586,028 | $48,640,313 | $945,715 | $13,788,930 | $6,020,458 | $7,768,472 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $52,759,593 | $50,605,646 | $2,153,947 | $13,052,824 | $6,132,050 | $6,920,774 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $43,395,287 | $42,297,341 | $1,097,946 | $12,681,705 | $7,914,878 | $4,766,827 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,585,939
- of which government grants
- $28,091,269
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $89
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,400,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $447,743
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,604,258
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,184,286
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $48,147
- Accounting fees
- $123,251
- Occupancy
- $269,245
- Travel
- $73,016
- Depreciation
- $683,614
- Program services (functional)
- $47,114,135
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,526,178
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,052,824
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,788,930
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,020,458
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,768,472
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,830,932
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,768,472
- Gross receipts
- $49,586,028
- Employees
- 259
- Volunteers
- 512
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BIGDA | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,555 | $32,183 |
| JONATHAN CARLSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $162,931 | $19,105 |
| NANCY SULLIVAN | HEAD START DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $154,601 | $19,978 |
| JASON PREUSS | DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,723 | $44,563 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCLAIN | CFO/COO Officer | 35 | $160,189 | $5,743 |
| CYNTHIA MITCHELL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 35 | $134,358 | $19,449 |
| COLLEEN HUGHES | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $126,952 | $5,076 |
| SHARON ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE FRECCHETTE | VICE PRES (SINCE OCT '24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HATCH CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN SHAW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY DANCEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAVIER ARIAS TEJEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ANN LAROSEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIVIAN RENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN M MESSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MILNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMIRA MURILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE GOLDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BIGDA | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $132,796 | $31,118 |
| JONATHAN CARLSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $141,763 | $20,122 |
| CYNTHIA MITCHELL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 35 | $118,566 | $41,299 |
| NANCY SULLIVAN | HEAD START DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,074 | $19,014 |
| JASON PREUSS | DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,899 | $17,094 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCLAIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $135,463 | $5,143 |
| COLLEEN HUGHES | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,799 | $6,359 |
| SHARON ANDERSON | PRES. SINCE MAY '24 (VP TO MAY '24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND YANCY | PRESIDENT (TO MAY '24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HATCH CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN SHAW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY DANCEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAVIER ARIAS TEJEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ANN LAROSEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN RENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE FRECCHETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M MESSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MILNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMIRA MURILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE GOLDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE SIMON | DIRECTOR (TO MAR '24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVONNA BUFFALO | DIRECTOR (TO APR '24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN CARLSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $135,632 | $18,883 |
| DAVID BIGDA | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,030 | $30,646 |
| NANCY SULLIVAN | HEAD START DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,620 | $18,565 |
| CHRISTOPHER MCLAIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $128,371 | $4,706 |
| LESLIE DUNN | DIRECTOR OF PLANNNING & DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,444 | $15,523 |
| JASON PREUSS | WEATHERIZATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,052 | $7,423 |
| DEBORAH DOUCETTE | EDUCATION/DISABILITY MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $103,795 | $4,203 |
| BEVERLY DANCEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRAINE SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN M MESSIA | DIRECTOR (SINCE JAN '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH ANN LAROSEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE FRECCHETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAVIER ARIAS TEJEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MILNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVONNA BUFFALO | DIRECTOR (SINCE APR '23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LINCOLN | DIRECTOR (UNTIL OCT '22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN RENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE GOLDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HATCH CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN SHAW | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND YANCY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 45 PEARL STREET, BROCKTON, MA 02301-2858
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONATHAN CARLSON, 45 PEARL STREET, BROCKTON, MA 02301
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER MCLAIN, CFP/COO
- Phone
- (508) 588-0447
- Website
- WWW.SELFHELPINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO REDUCE POVERTY, INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO CREATE HEALTHIER, BETTER LIVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- ENERGY PROGRAMS ASSIST ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS TO PAY THEIR HEATING BILLS; PROVIDE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT OF HEATERS TO HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS; AND PROVIDE INSULATION, AIR SEALING AND PERFORM HEALTH AND SAFETY TESTING AT NO COST TO HOMEOWNERS OR TENANTS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN AREA OF MASSACHUSETTS.Expenses $33,644,525 · grants $19,801,443
- HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS THROUGH 5 YEARS OF AGE FROM INCOME ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. OTHER CHILDCARE SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THAT PROVIDE A PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM SIMILAR TO HEAD START AND RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AS WELL.Expenses $12,554,387 · grants $565,284
- FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROVIDES FREE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SO THEY CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.Expenses $915,223 · grants $34,073
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2376180
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,788,930
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,586,028
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $49,586,028 | $48,640,313 | $13,788,930 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $52,759,593 | $50,605,646 | $13,052,824 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $43,395,287 | $42,297,341 | $12,681,705 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $43,697,455 | $43,213,580 | $11,398,165 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2376180).
Questions about SELF HELP INC
- What is the EIN of SELF HELP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SELF HELP INC is 04-2376180.
- Is SELF HELP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to SELF HELP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SELF HELP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SELF HELP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SELF HELP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SELF HELP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JONATHAN CARLSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SELF HELP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,555 (DAVID BIGDA, HEAD START DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SELF HELP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,586,028, expenses of $48,640,313 and total assets of $13,788,930 at year end.
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