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Massachusetts Society For Aiding Discharged Prisoners

  • Bedford, MA
  • Tax-exempt since July 1971
  • EIN: 04-2138900

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$98.8k (2025)

Expenses
$110k (2025)

Total Assets
$362k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending April
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$98,819
Expenses
$109,527
Net Income
-$10,708
Net Assets
$361,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,800
5.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,600
44.1%
Sales of Assets $49,419
50.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $108,237
98.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361,905
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $361,905
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joel Collins (President) $0 $0
Andy Halvorson (Councilor) $0 $0
Shari Johnson (Councilor) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Vice President) $0 $0
Peter D Holt (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jua Robinson (Councilor) $0 $0
Lewis Valenti (Councilor) $0 $0
Tytus Moen (Councilor) $0 $0
Carolyn Van Oloo (Councilor) $0 $0
Jane Chun (Councilor) $0 $0
Byron Summer (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 20, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$103,396
Expenses
$88,447
Net Income
$14,949
Net Assets
$372,613
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $9,000
8.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $45,550
44.1%
Sales of Assets $48,846
47.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $87,222
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $372,613
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $372,613
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joel Collins (President) $0 $0
Andy Halvorson (Councilor) $0 $0
Shari Johnson (Councilor) $0 $0
David Saff (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Vice President) $0 $0
Peter D Holt (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jua Robinson (Councilor) $0 $0
Lewis Valenti (Councilor) $0 $0
Tytus Moen (Councilor) $0 $0
Carolyn Van Oloo (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 11, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,381
Expenses
$125,018
Net Income
-$74,637
Net Assets
$357,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $8,532
16.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $41,849
83.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $123,793
99.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $357,664
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $357,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Joel Collins (President) $0 $0
Andy Halvorson (Councilor) $0 $0
Shari Johnson (Councilor) $0 $0
David Saff (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Vice President) $0 $0
Peter D Holt (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jua Robinson (Councilor) $0 $0
Lewis Valenti (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$145,413
Expenses
$119,551
Net Income
$25,862
Net Assets
$432,301
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,000
4.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,593
30.0%
Sales of Assets $95,820
65.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $117,110
98.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $432,301
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $432,301
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Joel Collins (President) $0 $0
Andy Halvorson (Councilor) $0 $0
Shari Johnson (Councilor) $0 $0
David Saff (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Vice President) $0 $0
Peter D Holt (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jua Robinson (Councilor) $0 $0
Lewis Valenti (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending April
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$101,172
Expenses
$102,912
Net Income
-$1,740
Net Assets
$406,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,500
5.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $45,154
44.6%
Sales of Assets $50,518
49.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $99,761
96.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $406,439
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $406,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Joel Collins (President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
David Saff (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Councilor) $0 $0
Peter D Holt (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 30, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$129,667
Expenses
$101,036
Net Income
$28,631
Net Assets
$408,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,300
4.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $47,238
36.4%
Sales of Assets $77,129
59.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $100,048
99.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $408,179
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $408,178
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$52,139
Expenses
$91,805
Net Income
-$39,666
Net Assets
$379,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,370
12.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $45,769
87.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,485
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $379,548
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $379,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Councilor) $0 $0
Janese Free (Councilor) $0 $0
Herman Smith (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 26, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$47,394
Expenses
$60,893
Net Income
-$13,499
Net Assets
$419,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,426
9.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $42,968
90.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $59,920
98.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,214
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $419,214
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Gordon A Hugenberger (Vice President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Councilor) $0 $0
Janese Free (Councilor) $0 $0
Herman Smith (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 20, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending April
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$90,884
Expenses
$96,579
Net Income
-$5,695
Net Assets
$432,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,384
4.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $39,740
43.7%
Sales of Assets $46,760
51.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $93,764
97.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $432,713
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $432,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Gordon A Hugenberger (Vice President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Secretary) $0 $0
Ed Gaskin (Councilor) $0 $0
Janese Free (Councilor) $0 $0
Herman Smith (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 14, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$149,010
Expenses
$91,956
Net Income
$57,054
Net Assets
$438,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,300
2.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $41,156
27.6%
Sales of Assets $103,554
69.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,960
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $438,408
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $438,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Gordon A Hugenberger (Vice President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Secretary) $0 $0
James Bush (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Councilor) $0 $0
Ed Gaskins (Councilor) $0 $0
Janese Free (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 22, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$51,319
Expenses
$66,653
Net Income
-$15,334
Net Assets
$381,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,812
11.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $45,135
87.9%
Sales of Assets $372
0.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $64,062
96.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $381,354
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $381,354
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Gordon A Hugenberger (Vice President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Secretary) $0 $0
James Bush (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Councilor) $0 $0
Ed Gaskins (Councilor) $0 $0
Janese Free (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 18, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,676
Expenses
$56,132
Net Income
-$10,456
Net Assets
$396,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
4.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $41,805
91.5%
Sales of Assets $1,871
4.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $51,438
91.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $396,688
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $396,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caleb Loring Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christopher Sherwood (President) $0 $0
Gordon A Hugenberger (Vice President) $0 $0
Brian E Lacey (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul D Bishop (Secretary) $0 $0
James Bush (Councilor) $0 $0
Wesley Roberts (Councilor) $0 $0
Joel Collins (Councilor) $0 $0
Ed Gaskins (Councilor) $0 $0
Janese Free (Councilor) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 25, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$105,513
Expenses
$79,302
Net Income
$26,211
Net Assets
$407,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,985
4.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $40,953
38.8%
Sales of Assets $59,575
56.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $75,323
95.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $407,144
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $407,143

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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$56,045
Expenses
$76,459
Net Income
-$20,414
Net Assets
$380,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,866
12.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $40,718
72.7%
Sales of Assets $8,282
14.8%
Other Income $179
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $73,800
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $380,933
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $380,933

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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