Nonprofit · EIN 46-2165454
HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, MA 01773
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $16,235 | $25,504 | -$9,269 | $16,443 | $25,000 | -$8,557 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $9,833 | $23,707 | -$13,874 | $25,712 | $25,000 | $712 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $11,736 | $10,942 | $794 | $39,586 | $25,000 | $14,586 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,100
- Program service revenue
- $1,135
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $21,491
- Printing, publications and postage
- $805
- Other expenses
- $3,208
- Program services (functional)
- $20,726
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,712
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,443
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,000
- Net assets, end of year
- -$8,557
- Cash, savings and investments
- $16,443
- Gross receipts
- $16,235
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN DIPAOLA | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COLLINS MD | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 |
| DANIEL VESCUSO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JACK VESCUSO | CLERK | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN DIPAOLA | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COLLINS MD | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 |
| EDWARD BECKER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DAN VESCUSO | CLERK | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN DIPAOLA | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH COLLINS MD | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 |
| EDWARD BECKER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DAN VESCUSO | CLERK | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 444, LINCOLN, MA 01773-0444
- In care of
- % ELLEN DIPAOLA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO Box 444, Lincoln MA 01773
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Ellen DiPaola, PO Box 444, Lincoln MA 01773
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ELLEN DIPAOLA, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (781) 642-0454
- Website
- www.honoringchoicesmass.com
- Return prepared by
- GONZALEZ AND ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS IS A CONSUMER FOCUSED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH INFORMS, EMPOWERS AND HELPS ADULTS MAKE A HEALTH CARE PLAN AND CONNECT TO QUALITY CARE THAT HONORS THEIR CHOICES, ALL THROUGH THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE HEALTH CARE PLANNING INFORAMTION & MA CARE PLANNING TOOLS TO CONSUMERS VIA THE WEBSITE IN ORDER TO MAKE A HEALTH CARE PLAN AND CONNECT TO CARE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE HELP AND/OR ENGAGE ADULTS IN PLANING DISCUSSIONS TO CREATE A PERSONAL PLAN AND CONNECT TO PERSON- CENTERED CARE. COMMUNITY PARTNERS CARE FAITH BASED, CULTURAL GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, CARE AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, AND PRIMARY CARE OFFICES AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOSPICE CARE- ANY GROUP COMMITTED TO HELPING ADULTS ENGAGE IN PLANNING DISCUSSIONS CAN BE PART OF THE PARTNER NETWORK. OUR ALLIANCE PARTNERS ARE HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS OR STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP GROUPS THAT SUPPORT THEIR PROVIDER MEMBERS WITH MASSACHUSETTS-BASED HEALTH CARE PLANNING INFORMATION, DOCUMENTS AND DISCUSSION GUIDES. THEIR SUPPORT IS HELPING TO EMPOWER DOCTORS AND CARE PROVIDERS TO INITIATE PLANNING DISCUSSIONS AND MATCH CARE TO AN ADULTS VALUES AND CHOICES. WORKING TOGETHER, OUR PARTNERS MEET QUARTERLY IN REGIONAL NETWORKING GROUPS. PARTNERS SHARE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES TO HELP ADULTS IN THEIR COMMUNITY ACCESS PROACTIVE, QUALITY CARE TO PROMOTE EVERY DAY WELLNESS , AND BUILD SAFER, SUSTAINABLE CARE TRANSITIONS FOR ADULTS WITH CHRONIC AND SERIOUS ADVANCING ILLNESS. REGIONAL NETWORKING GROUPS ARE ESTABLISHED ON THE NORTH SHORE, THE SOUTH SHORE, METROWEST, AND SHORTLY IN WORCESTER AND GREATER BOSTON.Expenses $20,726
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2165454
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,443
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,235
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $16,235 | $25,504 | $16,443 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $9,833 | $23,707 | $25,712 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $11,736 | $10,942 | $39,586 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Ellen DiPaola | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-2165454).
Questions about HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC
- What is the EIN of HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC is 46-2165454.
- Is HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Ellen DiPaola.
- Who are the officers and directors of HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HONORING CHOICES MASSACHUSETTS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,235, expenses of $25,504 and total assets of $16,443 at year end.
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