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Shattuck Partners Inc

EIN 04-2983943 · Jamaica Plain, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY GOAL OF SHATTUCK PARTNERS IS TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDEPROGRAMS AND SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OFLIFE FOR PATIENTS OF THE LEMUEL SHATTUCK HOSPITAL. SHATTUCK PARTNERSHAS FUNDED OR PROVIDED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPLIES, ARTSPROGRAMMING, NUTRITION AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT, TRANSITIONALSUPPORT, VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THERAPEUTIC ITEMS AND PERSONAL NECESSITIES.

Income
$86,828
Spending
$153,410
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$84,434, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 77% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $139,019 spent. SHATTUCK PARTNERS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT NEEDED SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PATIENTS OF THE LEMUEL SHATTUCK HOSPITAL IN 2024. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF SHATTUCK PARTNERS, TOGETHER WITH HOSPITAL STAFF, WORKED TOGETHER TO CREATE AND DELIVER THE NEEDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INPATIENTS AND OUTPATIENTS OF THE LEMUEL SHATTUCK HOSPITAL. WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE:O 818 THERAPEUTIC HOURS TO PATIENTS PARTICIPATING IN SHATTUCK PARTNERS SUPPORTED MILIEU THERAPY GROUPSO 112 BACKPACKS OF LIFE ESSENTIALS TO PATIENTS WHICH INCLUDED WINTER COATS AND SLEEPING BAGSO 168 NUTRITION AND TRANSPORTATION CARDS TO HIGH-NEED OUTPATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSO 210 THERAPEUTIC HOURS IN COMMUNITY GARDENING, MEDIA AND PING PONG PROGRAMSO 110 HOURS IN THERAPEUTIC MUSIC SESSIONSO HOSTED 2024 HOLIDAY STROLL TO DELIVER GOODS TO PATIENTS IN 10 UNITS INCLUDING SOCKS, GIFT CARDS, AND HOLIDAY TREATSO ORGANIZED HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR MULTIPLE UNITS IN THE SHATTUCK HOSPITALO HOSTED 2024 SPRING PAINT PARTY FOR SHATTUCK HOSPITAL PATIENTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 1989.

    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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