Eliot Community Human Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Massachusetts, registered in 2007, with $255,863,857 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$255.9M
▲ 16.3% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$250.1M
Net assets
$42.1M
Employees
2,685
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Eliot Community Human Services Inc: 90% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Eliot Community Human Services Inc: 2 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Eliot Community Human Services Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Eliot Community Human Services Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Eliot community human services is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of lives. guided by compassion and respect, our mission is accomplished by responding to the needs and diversity of the individuals we serve, providing comprehensive services that are individualized, accessible, educational and strength based, delivering high quality, evidence-based programming, valuing, enriching and partnering with institutions of higher education, hospitals and other non-profit organizations, our staff, our clients and our communities.the philosophical foundation of eliot is our commitment to serving the most vulnerable of populations, those who are most at risk and have limited or no resources to access help. the programs within the eliot network provide a continuum of care to a varied population. the programs also advance the field of mental heath care through focusing on the education of providers and research in the mental health field.
Homeless services: eliot's homeless services division provides a comprehensive continuum of services designed to identify and address clinical and systemic barriers to obtaining or maintaining housing in a collaborative fashion with individuals and families served. eliot's homeless services division also operates 3 emergency family shelter sites and 3 low threshold housing programs that serve individuals with chronic co-occurring behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. outreach to the unhoused population across the commonwealth is conducted in state and locally funded shelters, drop in and warming centers, and places not meant for human habitation. once housing is successfully leveraged through federal, state or local resources, eliot personnel in partnership with various community based organizations provide multidisciplinary tenancy sustaining services that coincide with the identified needs and treatment preferences of the individual. all programs provide preventative support to mitigate the risk of homelessness.
Behavioral health services: eliot operates two urgent outpatient mental sites and 3 low threshold housing programs that serve individuals with chronic co-occurring behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. outreach to the unhoused population across the commonwealth is conducted in state and locally funded shelters, drop in and warming centers, and places not meant for human habitation. once housing is successfully leveraged through federal, state or local resources, eliot personnel in partnership with various community based organizations health centers using a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and other professionals to administer a full range of clinical and support services, resulting in a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment. we also operate two community behavioral health centers (cbhc) that are a one stop shop for a number of behavioral health and/or substance use treatment programs including urgent and emergency services, crisis stabilization unit, individual and family therapy services, including care coordination with primary care. these services are available for all ages (youth, families and adults) and are available 24/7.eliot, in association and in affiliation with insitutions of higher education and hospitals in education, provides training programs for professionals in the mental health counseling and behavioral health field. eliot also engages in research and clinical studies in the field of mental heatlh.
Youth services: eliot community human services partners with the departments of youth services and children and families to provide residential services to children and youth ages birth through 21 years old. we have developed a network of innovative programs which serve the specialized needs of child, adolescent and transitional age populations across the commonwealth. our range of social services and juvenile justice programs strive to provide children, youth and families with values, skills, and strengths necessary to face and overcome personal challenges in a way that will enable them to lead healthy and productive lives. residences provide safe, structured and trauma informed environments.
Revenue grew from $88.5M (FY2013) to $255.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86.6M
Total liabilities
$44.5M
Net assets
$42.1M
Salaries & benefits
$154.9M
62% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,863,857▲16.3% | $250,056,145▲15.8% | $42,051,276▲16.0% | $86,583,821▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $219,915,957▲33.2% | $215,994,408▲30.1% | $36,243,564▲12.1% | $70,331,945▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $165,071,212▲14.0% | $166,041,988▲16.7% | $32,322,015▼2.9% | $63,290,458▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $144,807,971▲7.4% | $142,247,579▲9.6% | $33,292,791▲8.3% | $51,079,356▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $134,852,356▲9.0% | $129,755,376▲4.0% | $30,732,051▲19.9% | $49,363,416▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $123,672,797▲4.2% | $124,756,050▲6.6% | $25,635,071▼4.1% | $46,591,665▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,715,420▲13.6% | $117,038,723▲15.3% | $26,718,324▲51.5% | $42,138,378▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,538,796▲1.4% | $101,518,447▼0.6% | $17,630,323▲20.7% | $33,117,259▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $103,062,268▲2.9% | $102,125,661▲4.9% | $14,609,974▲6.8% | $28,806,343▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $100,134,399▲7.8% | $97,352,742▲5.2% | $13,673,367▲25.5% | $26,377,922▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,867,350▲5.0% | $92,549,124▲6.4% | $10,891,710▲3.0% | $22,702,655▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $88,454,763 | $87,017,493▲11.5% | $10,573,484▲15.7% | $21,618,479▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $78,070,668▲5.4% | $9,136,214▲16.0% | $19,528,711▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $74,093,791▲3.5% | $7,873,424▲14.8% | $17,742,657▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $71,612,656▲2.9% | $6,860,528▲10.7% | $15,423,765▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $69,618,424 | $6,197,459 | $14,692,148 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Melinda Matthews — $436,627 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Matthews | President/ceo | 20 | $436,627 |
| Aaron Katz | Senior Vice President | 39 | $342,914 |
| Alana Nagle | Cbhc Chief Medical Officer | 39 | $317,072 |
| Wendy L Parker | Chief Financial Officer | 20 | $300,454 |
| Joseph Dodd | Vp of Human Resources | 20 | $271,350 |
| Kristen Mclaughlin | Vp Children Youth Family | 20 | $268,594 |
| German Crisostomo | Op Psychiatrist | 39 | $258,491 |
| Ann Duffy | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Barbara Hamilton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Barry Collamore | Board Member (until 12/2024) | 1 | — |
| Brenda Gomez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles Senatore | Board Member (until 1/2025) | 1 | — |
| Eleanor Dowd | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Bowie | Board Member (as of 7/2024) | 1 | — |
| Gabriel Paci | Chair (until 1/2025) | 1 | — |
| Itai Nevo | Board Member (as of 7/2024) | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Miller | Clerk | 1 | — |
| Jiles Robinson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Luke Mitcheson | Chair | 1 | — |
| R Newcomb Stillwell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Braxton Rose | Therapy Services | $159,910 |
| Dain Torpy Le Ray Wiest & Garner PC | Legal Services | $114,018 |
22 grants to Eliot Community Human Services Inc totaling $939K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $176,207 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc Hcsr | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Community partnership | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $50,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Basic human needs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,100 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Community partnership | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,550 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | The nan project | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $12,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,000 |
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Data for Eliot Community Human Services Inc (EIN 04-2316924) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.