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People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc

EIN 04-2777810 · New Bedford, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE GREATER NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS AREA.

Income
$157.4 million
Spending
$158.0 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
194
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$132,954, 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

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

    13 of 13 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 (7)
  1. $137.4 million spent. CHILD CARE SERVICES - PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INCOME ELIGIBLE SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITIES ON BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMPETITIVE AWARDS WHICH ALLOWS FOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.
  2. $10.6 million spent. FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH ENERGY RELATED EXPENSES.
  3. $5.9 million spent. HEAD START PROGRAM - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE PRE-PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $988,454 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT AND OTHER SUPPORTING GRANTS - PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY PROGRAMMING AND THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY.
  5. $907,054 spent. MISCELLANEOUS SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON MEETING THE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND WELFARE NEEDS OF THE GREATER NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY.
  6. $682,113 spent. YOUTHBUILD - PROVIDES JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH BY ALLOWING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN CONSTRUCTION JOB SKILLS WHILE COMPLETING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
  7. $175,646 spent. CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM - PROVIDES NUTRITIONALLY APPROPRIATE SUBSIDIZED MEALS TO INCOME ELIGIBLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ORGANIZATION MANAGED PROGRAMS.

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 October 13, 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 May 1990.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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