Massachusetts Assoc of Regional Schools
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL SCHOOLS (MARS)SHALL BE TO PROVIDE FOR CLOSER COOPERATION AMONG AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ALL ADMINISTRATORS AND SCHOOL COMMITTEES OF THE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH. IT SHALL ALSO BE THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION TO STUDY THE ISSUES OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TO IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AS TO THE BEST OPTIONS. THE REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE, SUPERINTENDENT, AND SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS WHO SHALL COMMIT TO WORKING CLOSELY TOGETHER SO THAT THE REGIONAL SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A QUALITY EDUCATION. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOC SHALL INCLUDE: 1. TO DEVELOP A CLEAR STATEMENT OF THE NEEDS OF REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH AND TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THESE NEEDS TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS. 2. TO PROPOSE AND INDENTIFY LEGISLATION FOR ENACTMENT DEEMED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOC.
- Income
- $154,204
- Spending
- $144,618
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $24,000, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $105,896 spent. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, MARS PROVIDED CONSULTING SUPPORT TO THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THIS INCLUDED ASSISTANCE IN SPECIAL PROJECTS AND TRAINING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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