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Community Action Programs Inter-City Inc

EIN 04-2428915 · Chelsea, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CAPIC IS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS, PROBLEMS, AND CONCERNS OF THOSE IN POVERTY AND TO ENABLE THE INDIVIDUALLY POOR TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$19.4 million
Spending
$18.2 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
141
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$189,815, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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. $7.5 million spent. ENERGY: CAPIC'S FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSEHOLDS WITH ENERGY ASSISTANCE FROM APRIL-NOVEMBER, A WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM THAT INSTALLS ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES IN HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT AN EIGHTEEN COMMUNITY AREA, AND A HEATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE.
  2. $5.1 million spent. HEAD START: CAPIC ADMINISTERS COMPREHENSIVE HEAD START SERVICES FOR LOCAL AREA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SEVEN LOCATIONS. HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVING LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE TO FIVE (3-5) YEARS OLD.
  3. $3.1 million spent. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES: THE CAPIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDES CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES EIGHT WEEKS TO SIX YEARS WHOSE PARENTS ARE WORKING OR ATTENDING SCHOOL FULL TIME. THE CAPIC AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, NURTURING AND EDUCATIONALLY APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE WORKING OR ATTENDING SCHOOL FULL TIME. CAPIC PROVIDES PROGRAMMING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE NOT IN SESSION. THE PROGRAM IS A MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR URBAN YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 12. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVES THE COMMUNITIES OF CHELSEA AND REVERE. THE CHELSEA / REVERE FAMILY NETWORK IS A COMMUNITY-BASED INFORMATION AND RESOURCE HUB FOR ALL FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESSIBILITY TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. CAPIC'S CHELSEA CITY-WIDE SPECIAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL AREA YOUTH WITH A POSITIVE AND REWARDING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE. YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5-13 YEARS OLD PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS IN A POSITIVE, HEALTHY, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT. THE SUMMER CAMP HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ALL YOUTH INVOLVED; FOSTERING RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO MAINTAIN FULL YEAR EMPLOYMENT, CONFIDENT THAT THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN ARE OFF THE STREETS AND RECEIVING STRUCTURED CARE AND DIRECTIONS FROM A TEAM OF DEDICATED STAFF.
  4. $1.9 million spent. CAPIC ALSO OPERATES AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CRITICAL RESOURCES SUCH AS ACCESS TO FOOD AND EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM, A FREE IRS VITA TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM, THE CITY OF CHELSEA INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM, THE CHELSEA SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM, AND ITS CHELSEA MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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