Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
91% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lynn, Massachusetts, registered in 1975, with $67,137,966 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
8 Silsbee St, Lynn, MA, 01901 EIN 04-2581129 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$67.1M
▲ 19.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$66.3M
Net assets
$12.7M
Employees
260
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc: 91% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% margin
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 Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Glss is building healthier and more livable communities for all.
What they do
Glss' nutrition department oversees the meals on wheels program delivering over 800 meals daily and the congregate (community dining) locations (9) serving over 600 meals daily. nutrition also administers the monthly 'brown bag" program from the greater boston food bank, serving over 650 senior consumers to supplement these seniors throughout the month. nutrition also administers the annual farmer market program in conjunction with usda and the homebound farmers market program.
Glss' clinical services department focuses on at-risk older adults dealing with abuse, neglect, exploitation, homelessness, and behavioral health challenges. these programs provide advocacy, family supports, connection to risk-reducing services, financial management, application assistance for housing and benefits, housing search, tenancy preservation, counseling, and crisis intervention. these services are funded through state and federal funds, as well as insurance payers and a variety of grants.
Other programs include community services, population health, and phoenix project.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8 Silsbee St, Lynn, MA, 01901
- City
- Lynn
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55.9M (FY2013) to $67.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $11.9MNet assets $12.7M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.6M
Total liabilities
$11.9M
Net assets
$12.7M
Salaries & benefits
$17.7M
27% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,137,966▲19.4% | $66,322,969▲18.6% | $12,681,672▲4.7% | $24,623,059▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,234,879▲4.1% | $55,906,841▲18.4% | $12,117,559▲5.6% | $22,541,505▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,014,543▲33.3% | $47,236,024▲15.9% | $11,478,039▲144% | $20,881,596▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $40,529,728▼41.2% | $40,743,136▼42.4% | $4,699,520▼4.1% | $20,073,242▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,910,879▼0.1% | $70,754,586▲0.9% | $4,902,777▼31.9% | $21,594,077▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $68,955,287▲2.2% | $70,090,342▲3.2% | $7,202,227▼13.6% | $19,822,232▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $67,500,075▼0.4% | $67,905,305▲0.6% | $8,334,562▼4.6% | $20,632,693▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,771,084▲4.1% | $67,522,922▲5.3% | $8,738,993▲2.9% | $19,018,225▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $65,106,006▲9.1% | $64,138,425▲4.9% | $8,490,580▲12.9% | $18,224,842▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,680,406▲6.7% | $61,114,635▲11.3% | $7,522,999▼16.0% | $17,403,035▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,933,705 | $54,932,967▲5.3% | $8,957,228▲12.6% | $17,694,068▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $52,189,252▼3.3% | $7,956,490▲0.7% | $17,476,372▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $53,986,928▲6.0% | $7,900,354▲21.1% | $18,355,904▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,918,639▲6.9% | $6,521,145▼2.9% | $17,894,220▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $47,612,469 | $6,718,316 | $19,919,787 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Kathryn Burns — $221,728 (0.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Burns | Ceo | 40 | $221,728 |
| Kevin Derrivan | Cfo | 40 | $192,746 |
| Valerie Parker Callahan | Director of Population Health | 40 | $183,168 |
| Holly Jarrell-marcinelli | Director of Consumer Services | 40 | $163,780 |
| Scott Robertson | Director of Financial Planning | 40 | $161,042 |
| Ambrose Montano | Director of Sco | 40 | $157,393 |
| Lisa Wharff | Director of Human Resource | 40 | $152,701 |
| Marie Castineyra | Senior Legal Counsel | 32 | $147,546 |
| Jamie Clermont | Controller | 40 | $144,988 |
| Brendan Ward | Director | 1 | — |
| Donecca Thurston | Director | 1 | — |
| Guissepe Scianatico | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Sano | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Marie Yannaco-grant | Clerk | 1 | — |
| Mary Magner | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Michelle Damico | Director | 1 | — |
| Naomi Dreeben | Director | 1 | — |
| Nelson Chang | President | 1 | — |
| Peter Rossetti | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Long | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| All At Home Health Care LLC | Provide Homecare Service For Consumers | $7,726,122 |
| Associated Home Care Inc | Provide Homecare Service For Consumers | $6,972,918 |
| Multicultural Home Care Inc | Provide Homecare Service For Consumers | $6,909,297 |
| Anodyne Homemaker Services | Provide Homecare Service For Consumers | $2,577,363 |
| Suburban Homemaking | Provide Homecare Service For Consumers | $2,235,421 |
Grants received · $4.5M total
25 grants to Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc totaling $4.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2023 | $521,168 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc Hcsr | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2022 | $863,492 |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Greater lynn senior services project uniper | 2021 | $18,065 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Element Care Inc | To support the development of project phoenix home, a special elder housing support and food security component of project phoenix, a new citywide collaborative initiative led by greater lynn senior services. | 2020 | $200,000 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2020 | $89,166 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2020 | $38,096 |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Greater lynn senior services project uniper | 2020 | $27,500 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's health & wellness initiative | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated and Affiliates Group Rtn | Community benefit program | 2019 | $16,632 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2019 | $6,391 |
Grants made · $22K in FY2023
2 grants totaling $22K in FY2023. All grants made by Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salem Pantry Inc | Phoenix food hub | $16,380 |
| The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Inc | Phoenix food hub | $5,612 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2581129, based in Lynn, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc's EIN?
- Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2581129.
- How much revenue does Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc report?
- Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc reported $67,137,966 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc's latest Form 990 is $221,728, paid to Kathryn Burns (Ceo).
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Data for Greater Lynn Senior Services Inc (EIN 04-2581129) 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.