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Woburn Council of Social Concern Inc

EIN 04-2494773 · Woburn, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Woburn Council of Social Concern (D.B.A. Council of Social Concern) is a charitable, community-based agency, responding to the basic needs of people of all ages, providing early childhood education and care, helping individuals develop their potential, creating positive family and community relationships, and fostering respect for diversity.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
29
Volunteers
108
Highest pay
$114,332, 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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% 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 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

    14 of 14 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. $973,087 spent. Children's Center - The Children's Center is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (aka NAEYC) accredited early childhood education and childcare facility, providing children with full time, year-round care. The Children's Center is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and accepts children from 1 month through 5 years of age. The static operating capacity for FY2025 was 65 children. During FY2025 the Children's Center provided services to 72 children. Subsidized tuition assistance is available on a sliding scale basis to eligible low and moderate-income families. Social support services are available to parents and children, with a special focus on families identified as high risk.
  2. $1.3 million spent. Family Child Care System - Operates a family-based childcare system serving children, 2 months through 5 years of age. Children receive childcare in the homes of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed, independent Family Childcare Educators, with whom we contract. The static operating capacity for FY2025 was 40 children. During FY2025, the Family Childcare System provided services to 91 children. Subsidized tuition assistance is available on a sliding scale basis to eligible low and moderate-income families. Family Childcare System staff members visit each Family Childcare Educator home at least two times per month and are available at other times for telephone consultation. Staff members monitor the quality if childcare, assess each child's developmental process, and consult with Family Childcare Educators on any significant issues. Social support services are also available to parents and children, with a special focus of families identified as high risk.
  3. $588,313 spent. Food Pantry - The Food Pantry provides food to individuals and families Food Pantry - The Food Pantry provides food to individuals and families without adequate financial resources to meet basic needs. During FY2025, the Food Pantry provided food to 1,370 recipients. Recipients have reported that the quantity of food they receive generally lasts about 8 to 10 days. Use of the Food pantry is limited to one time per month. The Food Pantry is open to all households, by appointment only, on Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:45 AM to 12 PM and 1:30 PM to 3 PM. The Food Pantry also offers Wednesday evening hours, from 6 PM to 7 PM for individuals who work or attend school during the day. To help clients at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Food Pantry staff and volunteers distribute special holiday food baskets. A community resource coordinator is available to Food Pantry clients, during Food Pantry program hours, to educate them about community resources that may be able to assist them.
  4. $17,454 spent. Family Skill Building - Parenting Education Program - The program offers parenting education classes to help parents enhance their parenting skills and deal with significant parenting challenges. The Family Skill Building - Parenting Education Program provided parenting education groups to 12 parent in FY2025, with 17 children benefitting from that service.

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 August 1972.

    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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