Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 82-2810261

THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, MA 02476

Financials

$3.1M$3.4M2023$1.4M$658K2024$321K$666K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$320,592$666,279-$345,687$699,600$328,978$370,622
December 31, 2024990$1,374,028$657,719$716,309$1,086,604$370,295$716,309
December 31, 2023990$3,124,585$3,427,870-$303,285$7,869,846$11,032,118-$3,162,272
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$155,152
Program service revenue
$141,463
Investment income
$23,977
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$270,614
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$312,328
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$21,440
Occupancy
$865
Travel
$2,905
Program services (functional)
$573,530
Management and general (functional)
$64,324
Fundraising (functional)
$28,425

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,086,604
Total assets, end of year
$699,600
Total liabilities, end of year
$328,978
Net assets, end of year
$370,622
Net assets without donor restrictions
$370,622
Gross receipts
$320,592
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2017
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELINDA KARPPRESIDENT/CEO, SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$240,000$24,185
JANET PELUSOSENIOR ADVISOR, FP&A, TREA
Trustee or director, Officer
5$29,425$0
NAZLIM HAGMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNY MCGUIGAN BABCOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STELLA TRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANA THOMASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELINDA KARPPRESIDENT/CEO, SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$198,575$8,665
JANET PELUSOSENIOR ADVISOR, FP&A, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$26,475$0
NAZLIM HAGMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALISON TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNY BABCOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STELLA TRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
CHRISTOPHER D PALMIERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$1,981,900$754,490
ELIZABETH GOODMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$630,281$181,194
ROBERT MACARTHURDIRECTOR (UNTIL FEBRUARY 2023)
Trustee or director
5$0$580,133$12,833
LISA FLEMINGFORMER DIRECTOR
Former
0$0$447,708$47,275
LAWRENCE GOTTLIEBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0$409,899$4,530
MELINDA KARPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$352,000$55,778
FRANK SCALISETREASURER (AS OF JULY 2023)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$267,100$90,342
MARY HAMILTONTREASURER (UNTIL JULY 2023)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$321,481$8,225

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1167 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-4346
In care of
% JANET PELUSO
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MELINDA KARP, 1167 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, ARLINGTON, MA 02474
Signed the 990
MELINDA KARP, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(978) 621-6613
Return prepared by
LEE & CROWLEY LLC

Mission

TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL AND ENDURING CHANGE IN HEALTH CARE BY EMBEDDING THE REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE INTO EVERY LEVEL OF ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION-MAKING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP ACTS AS A NATIONAL CHANGEMAKER AND THOUGHT LEADER IN WORKING WITH HEALTH CARE AND HUMAN SERVICE LEADERS TO DEVELOP CAPABILITIES, BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS THAT ENGAGE THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES AS PARTNERS IN ORDER TO DRIVE BREAKTHROUGHS IN ADVANCING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES FOR THOSE WITH COMPLEX HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS.
    Expenses $573,530 · revenue $155,152

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2810261
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$699,600
Income (IRS master file)
$320,592

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$320,592$666,279$699,600XML
990December 2024$1,374,028$657,719$1,086,604XML
990December 2023$3,124,585$3,427,870$7,869,846XML
990December 2022$3,074,500$3,906,020$4,042,416IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 82-2810261).

Questions about THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC

What is the EIN of THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC is 82-2810261.
Is THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP 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 THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP 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 THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELINDA KARP.
Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $240,000 (MELINDA KARP, PRESIDENT/CEO, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does THE CENTER TO ADVANCE CONSUMER PARTNERSHIP INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $320,592, expenses of $666,279 and total assets of $699,600 at year end.

Other nonprofits in ARLINGTON

All nonprofits in ARLINGTON · Massachusetts · Health care