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Interfaith Social Services Inc

EIN 04-2104853 · Wollaston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SOUTH SHORE RESIDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIFE. OUR TEAM DELIVERS PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ALLEVIATING HUNGER, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, AND BRINGING JOY TO CHILDREN.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
24
Volunteers
1,228
Highest pay
$150,304, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $3.5 million spent. INTERFAITH'S FOOD PANTRY IS ONE OF THE LARGEST SUPPORTIVE FOOD PROGRAMS IN GREATER BOSTON, BEGINNING IN 1974, IT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST FOOD PANTRIES ESTABLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2024, THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 114,903 BAGS OF GROCERIES TO HUNGRY SOUTH SHORE FAMILIES. THE FOOD PANTRY ALSO OPERATES THE LARGEST FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM ON THE SOUTH SHORE. LAST YEAR STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SALVAGED 434,723 POUNDS OF FOOD FROM LOCAL SUPERMARKETS. THE FOOD PANTRY'S "JOY FOR CHILDREN" INITIATIVES BRING HAPPINESS TO THOUSANDS OF DISADVANTAGED LOCAL CHILDREN EACH YEAR BY DISTRIBUTING HUNDREDS OF HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, BUNNY BASKETS, BACKPACKS FULL OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFTS, AND THANKSGIVING MEAL PACKAGES. THE FOOD PANTRY ALSO DISTRIBUTED 128,720 PADS AND TAMPONS AND 106,575 DIAPERS TO THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN SERVED BY OUR PROGRAM.
  2. $418,312 spent. INTERFAITH'S NEW DIRECTIONS COUNSELLING CENTER IS A SAFETY NET FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO HAVE NO PLACE ELSE TO TURN FOR HELP. FOR 75+ YEARS OUR CLINICIANS HAVE PROVIDED THERAPY AND COUNSELLING SERVICES TO FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. IN 2024, INTERFAITH'S THERAPISTS PROVIDED 3,161 THERAPY SESSIONS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. MOST FORMS OF HEALTH INSURANCE ARE ACCEPTED, HOWEVER, THE MAJORITY OF OUR CLIENTS DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE OR THEY CANNOT AFFORD THE CO-PAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES REQUIRED BY THEIR CARRIERS. ALL CLIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE ARE ASSESSED ON A SLIDING-FEE-SCALE BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY RATES. CLIENTS' CO-PAY AMOUNT IS TIED TO THEIR INCOME. TO FURTHER BREAK DOWN FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO TREATMENT EACH NEW CLIENT RECEIVES THEIR FIRST FOUR COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR FREE.
  3. $259,349 spent. INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES HOMESAFE PROGRAM HAS ONE PRIMARY GOAL - KEEP FAMILIES "SAFE AT HOME". THIS PAST YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO PREVENT THE TRAGEDY OF HOMELESSNESS FOR 548 INDIVIDUALS, 219 OF WHOM WERE CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO PRESERVING TENANCY, WE WERE ABLE TO PREVENT BASIC UTILITY SHUTOFFS FOR SOME CLIENTS AND PROVIDED BUDGET COUNSELING FOR ALL OF THE HOUSEHOLDS THAT WE ASSISTED.
  4. $192,924 spent. THE BUREAU DRAWER THRIFT SHOP OFFERS LOW-COST CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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