MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY HEROES FUND INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY HEROES FUND INC

EIN 26-1318242 · Alliances & Advocacy - Public Education (W01)

What they do

CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT:ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS CAN MEET WITH THE STAFF SOCIAL WORKER ON A REGULAR BASIS to HELP THEM ADDRESS PSYCHIATRIC OBSTACLES to BENEFITS and SOCIAL SERVICES. MEETINGS WILL FOCUS ON COORDINATION of SERVICES BEING PROVIDED BY ALL AGENCIES WORKING WITH THE FAMILY MEMBER, PARTICULARLY ANY INVOLVED THERAPISTS. THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT TAKE THE PLACE of REGULAR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. REFERRALS: THE MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY HEROES FUND CAN OFFER REFERRALS to RESOURCES for MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS, MILITARY BENEFIT ADVOCATES, LEGAL SERVICES and FINANCIAL/ESTATE PLANNING. ADVOCACY:THE MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY HEROES FUND STAFF WILL ASSIST FAMILY MEMBERS WITH OBTAINING SOCIAL SERVICES, INSURANCE PAYMENTS and OTHER BENEFITS WHICH CAN BE DIFFICULT to NAVIGATE. COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS:THE MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY HEROES FUND is PROUD to OFFER COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH SOCIAL EVENTS DESIGNED to BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER IN AN ATMOSPHERE of FUN and MUTUAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS PRACTICA

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $151.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

656.26%of revenue went to mission work151.2% of expenses · Program services

$433.90spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $88,280 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $110,593 for DIANE NEALON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$26,439

Mission workProgram services$173,508656.26% of revenue151.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$114,719433.90% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 151.2% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 433.90% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 81.8% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 114.52% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 75.6% mission · 19.9% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 122.02% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 75.5% mission · 20.9% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.55% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 74.7% mission · 20.4% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.85% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 76.4% mission · 19.6% management · 4.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.27% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 81.0% mission · 15.4% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.59% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 79.3% mission · 16.6% management · 4.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 115.85% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$26,439

Expenses$114,719

Annual shortfall $88,280 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$173,508 · 151.2% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$26,439

Expenses$114,719

Income$228,826

Contributions$26,439

Mission work (program services)$173,508

Executive compensation (total)$107,875

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DIANE NEALONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 30 hrs/week $110,593

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)

DIANE NEALONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CHRISTIE COOMBSCLERK

DAVID GUARINOVICE PRESIDENT

MAURA MCGOWAN YANOSICKMEMBER

STEPHEN KERRIGANMEMBER

THOMAS CROHANPRESIDENT

THOMAS DEVINETREASURER

About this charity

Location: ONE CONSTITUTION WHARF SUITE 140, CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
County: Suffolk
In care of: DIANE NEALON
Primary officer: DIANE NEALON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(617) 283-0148

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990EZ
Tax preparer: SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC
NTEE classification: Alliances & Advocacy - Public Education (W01)
IRS tax category: Alliances & Advocacy - Public Education