MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA INC
EIN 83-3103842 · Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights (R01)
What they do
The Corporation is Organized for Social Welfare Purposes for The Education and Advocacy On Issues Related to Democratic Socialism In The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These Include, But Are Not Limited To, Causes of Declining Living Standards, Income Inequality, The Rise of Student Debt, and The Important Societal Role of The Working Class. The Corporation May, As Permitted By Law, Engage In Any and All Activities In Furtherance Of, Related To, or Incidental to These Purposes Which May Lawfully Be Carried On By A Corporation Formed Under Chapter 180 of The General Laws of Massachusetts and Which Are Not Inconsistent With The Corporations Qualification As An Organization Described In Section 501(c)(4) of The Internal Revenue Code or Corresponding Section of Any Future Tax Code.
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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (6)
BRITTANY SHERILLCLERK
ELIZABETH DONLONDIRECTOR
HEIDI SHARTRAND NEWELLDIRECTOR
SIOBHAN MCDONOUGHTREASURER
THOMAS MEROLLIPRESIDENT
WILLIAM JACKSONDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 82 WENDELL AVE STE 100, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-7066
- County
- Berkshire
- In care of
- Thomas Merolli
- Primary officer
- Thomas Merolli, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights (R01)
- IRS tax category
- Alliances & Advocacy - Civil Rights