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Weymouth Council for the Hungry James J Dowd

EIN 04-3099272 · Weymouth, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WEYMOUTH FOOD PANTRY IS A NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR GRASSROOTS PROJECT AIMED AT ENSURING FOOD SECURITY FOR FINANCIALLY-STRUGGLING FAMILIES IN OUR TOWN. UTILIZING A CLIENT CHOICE MODEL, WE PUT OUR NEIGHBORS IN CHARGE OF THEIR OWN FOOD CHOICES WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING HEALTHY EATING HABITS. NOURISHING NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR RELATIONS AND PROVIDING NOURISHING FOOD FOR ALL MAKES FOR A STRONGER WEYMOUTH AND A BETTER WORLD.

Income
$788,637
Spending
$774,246
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
31.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$23,039, treasurer

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

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $678,025 spent. OUR FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FOOD TO 450 FAMILIES EACH MONTH - THAT'S APPROXIMATELY 160,000 MEALS PER YEAR. WE ARE WORKING TO COMBAT THE HIGH RATES OF DIABETES AND OBESITY IN THE FAMILIES WE SERVE BY STEADILY INCREASING OUR SUPPLY OF NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD CHOICES AND ENCOURAGING HOME COOKING, ESPECIALLY WITH FRESH PRODUCE. THE WEYMOUTH FOOD PANTRY OFFERS FOOD DELIVERIES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIES, THE ELDERLY, AND FAMILIES LIVING AT A LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER. WITH THE HELP OF 110 VOLUNTEERS, THIS PROGRAM SERVES 8090 FAMILIES EACH MONTH.

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 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 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 March 1994.

    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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