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Second Street Second Chances Inc

EIN 87-4620589 · Pittsfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS CONFIRM THAT INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT GREATLY INCREASE THEIR CHANCES TO CONTINUE ON A PATH TO RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP AND POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT. SECOND STREET SECOND CHANCES, INC. MISSION IS TO TREAT FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPECT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, PROVIDE THEM WITH JOB READINESS SKILLS AND ACCESS TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES, PREPARING THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND EDUCATING AND ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITIES TO EMBRACE THEM AS SUCH.

Income
$789,474
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$103,869, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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

    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, 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 (1)
  1. $873,960 spent. SECOND STREET COORDINATES A MYRIAD OF SERVICES, ON SITE AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AT A CONVENIENT AND WELCOMING ONE-STOP FACILITY. PRIOR TO A PERSON BEING RELEASED FROM THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS, THEY ARE MADE AWARE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED AT SECOND STREET. THE FIRST 72 HOURS AFTER RELEASE ARE CRITICAL TO THE CLIENTS SUCCESS. OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS CONNECT WITH THEM TO ASSESS THEIR NEEDS. SERVICES AND REFERRALS ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF HOW LONG AGO INCARCERATION TOOK PLACE AND INCLUDE: MEDICAL MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LITERACY TRANSPORTATION FAMILY REUNIFICATION HOUSING EMPLOYMENT JOB TRAINING LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT THE STAFF AT SECOND STREET WORKS WITH EACH CLIENT TO DEVELOP AND INDIVIDUALIZED RE-ENTRY PLAN. SECOND STREET COORDINATES A MYRIAD OF SERVICES, ON SITE AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AT A CONVENIENT AND WELCOMING ONE-STOP FACILITY. PRIOR TO A PERSON BEING RELEASED FROM THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS, THEY ARE MADE AWARE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED AT SECOND STREET. THE FIRST 72 HOURS AFTER RELEASE ARE CRITICAL TO THE CLIENTS SUCCESS. OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS CONNECT WITH THEM TO ASSESS THEIR NEEDS. SERVICES AND REFERRALS ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF HOW LONG AGO INCARCERATION TOOK PLACE AND INCLUDE: MEDICAL MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LITERACY TRANSPORTATION FAMILY REUNIFICATION HOUSING EMPLOYMENT JOB TRAINING LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT THE STAFF AT SECOND STREET WORKS WITH EACH CLIENT TO DEVELOP AND INDIVIDUALIZED RE-ENTRY PLAN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 2022.

    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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