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Gregg Neighborhood House Association Inc

EIN 04-6073599 · Lynn, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD IN OUR PROGRAM TO GROW UP HEALTHY, EDUCATED, RESILIENT, & SUCCESSFUL BY PROVIDING EVERY FAMILY WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, RESOURCES, & ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
23
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$203,312, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $2.5 million spent. GREGG HOUSE - AFTERSCHOOL BASIC DAY CARE - 274 CHILDREN SERVED GREGG HOUSE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED SUCH THAT EACH LEARNING UNIT FOCUSES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. EACH CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE OUR MATERIALS AT HIS/HER OWN PACE. OUR STAFF GENTLY GUIDES THE CHILDREN BY ASKING OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS WHICH HELP PROMOTE HIGHER ORDER THINKING. WE BELIEVE THAT EACH CHILD IS A UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL WITH DIFFERENT NEEDS, EXPECTATIONS, AND POTENTIAL. EDUCATORS ENCOURAGE AND DIRECT CHILDREN TO MASTER NEW IDEAS AND CONCEPTS. OUR CENTRAL FOCUS IS TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE IN EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THIS CENTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH PEERS AND ADULTS ON THEIR OWN LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING.
  2. $2.0 million spent. PROJECT CHILDREN - PRESCHOOL BASIC DAY CARE - 97 CHILDREN SERVED THE GREGG HOUSE PRESCHOOL IS A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY AND EVERY DAY WE PROVIDE SAFE AND STRUCTURED WAYS FOR CHILDREN TO GROW, AND EXPLORE, AS OUR EDUCATORS SUPPORT THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN 2.9 YEARS -6 YEARS OF AGE. WE BELIEVE THAT EACH CHILD IS A UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL WITH DIFFERENT NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND LEARNING STYLES. EACH CHILD IN OUR PROGRAM PROGRESSES AT HIS/HER OWN PACE AND TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL LEARNING ALL CLASSROOMS ARE SET UP WITH LEARNING CENTERS, GIVING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, IN SMALL GROUPS, AND WITH EDUCATORS. EDUCATORS ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT CHILDREN TO MASTER NEW CONCEPTS AND SKILLS, INCLUDING MATH READINESS, READING, ETC.
  3. $1.9 million spent. GREGG HOUSE - INFANT/TODDLER BASIC DAY CARE - 76 CHILDREN SERVED WE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND A FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THEY WILL LEARN HOW TO INTERACT WITH OTHER CHILDREN THEIR AGE. THEY WILL LEARN BY DOINGPLAYING IS LEARNING. CHILDREN LEARN BY EXPLORING AND INTERACTING. WE PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR THE EXPLORING AND CURIOUS INFANT-TODDLER MINDS. EVERY DAY WE PROVIDE SAFE AND STRUCTURED WAYS FOR CHILDREN TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND LEARN AT THEIR OWN PACE AS OUR EDUCATORS SUPPORT THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN 1 MONTH-2.9 YEARS OF AGE.

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 December 1971.

    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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