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Friends Of The Lowell Council On Aging Center Inc

  • Lowell, MA
  • Tax-exempt since April 2006
  • EIN: 04-3460329

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.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$19.1k (2023)

Expenses
$9.51k (2023)

Total Assets
$136k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$19,119
Expenses
$9,507
Net Income
$9,612
Net Assets
$135,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,927
15.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,057
21.2%
Net Fundraising $10,125
53.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,994
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rita Mercier (President) $0 $0
Ken Ashley (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Beverly Gonsalves (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Ashley (Director) $0 $0
William Jeffrey (Director For) $0 $0
Nancy Judge (Director) $0 $0
Carol Lannon (Director For) $0 $0
John Mcdonough (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$9,208
Expenses
$10,921
Net Income
-$1,713
Net Assets
$126,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,658
28.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $253
2.7%
Net Fundraising $3,952
42.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,382
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $126,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rita Mercier (President) $0 $0
Joseph Downes (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Beverly Gonsalves (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Ashley (Director) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director For) $0 $0
Nancy Judge (Director) $0 $0
Doris Santos (Director For) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 1, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$13,203
Expenses
$12,643
Net Income
$560
Net Assets
$128,095
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,513
64.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $354
2.7%
Net Fundraising $1,950
14.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,095
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $128,095
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rita Mercier (President) $0 $0
Joseph Downes (Vice President) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary Term Ended) $0 $0
Beverly Gonsalves (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Ashley (Director) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Judge (Director) $0 $0
Doris Santos (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
Joe Peirce (Director Term Ended) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$6,258
Expenses
$4,552
Net Income
$1,706
Net Assets
$127,535
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,033
32.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,462
23.4%
Net Fundraising $1,288
20.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,535
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $127,535
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Joseph Downes (President) $0 $0
Rita Mercier (Vice President) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Ashley (Director) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Beverly Gonsalves (Director) $0 $0
Joe Peirce (Director) $0 $0
Doris Santos (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director Resigned Feb 2020) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 4, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$14,542
Expenses
$21,879
Net Income
-$7,337
Net Assets
$125,829
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,565
65.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,579
10.9%
Net Fundraising $988
6.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,829
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $125,829
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Joseph Downes (President) $0 $0
Rita Mercier (Vice President) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Ashley (Director) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Beverly Gonsalves (Director) $0 $0
Doris Santos (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
Ray Roades Jr (Director Through April 2019) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director Through July 2019) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 28, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$19,468
Expenses
$48,979
Net Income
-$29,511
Net Assets
$133,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,042
82.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $407
2.1%
Net Fundraising $580
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,166
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $133,166
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rita Mercier (President) $0 $0
Dr Joseph Downes (Vice President) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Ray Roades Jr (Director) $0 $0
Doris Santos (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 20, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,689
Expenses
$26,893
Net Income
-$8,204
Net Assets
$162,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,637
24.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $412
2.2%
Net Fundraising $10,643
56.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,677
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $162,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rita M Mercier (President) $0 $0
Dr Joseph Downes (Vice President) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary/ Clerk) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Ray A Roades (Director) $0 $0
Doris Santos (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 30, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,545
Expenses
$59,651
Net Income
-$37,106
Net Assets
$170,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,752
21.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $443
2.0%
Net Fundraising $14,175
62.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,881
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $170,881
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Joseph Downes (President) $0 $0
Rita M Mercier (Vice President) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary/ Clerk) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Ray A Roades (Director) $0 $0
Lorraine Mellen (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,352
Expenses
$39,104
Net Income
-$14,752
Net Assets
$207,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,135
33.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $460
1.9%
Net Fundraising $12,417
51.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,987
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $207,987
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Joseph Downes (President) $0 $0
Rita M Mercier (Vice Pres) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary/Clerk) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Ray A Roades (Director) $0 $0
Lorraine Mellen (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 25, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$21,614
Expenses
$26,855
Net Income
-$5,241
Net Assets
$222,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,311
15.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $497
2.3%
Net Fundraising $14,472
67.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,739
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $222,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Joseph Downes (President) $0 $0
Rita M Mercier (Vice Pres) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary/Clerk) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Ray A Roades (Director) $0 $0
Lorraine Mellen (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 23, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$33,044
Expenses
$34,168
Net Income
-$1,124
Net Assets
$227,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,067
39.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $531
1.6%
Net Fundraising $15,611
47.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,980
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $227,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Joseph Downes (President) $0 $0
Rita M Mercier (Vice Pres) $0 $0
Jacqueline Denison (Treasurer) $0 $0
Claire Brodeur (Secretary/Clerk) $0 $0
Lenny Gendron (Director) $0 $0
Ray A Roades (Director) $0 $0
Lorraine Mellen (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Dussault (Director) $0 $0
Arthur Toupin (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$26,607
Expenses
$30,337
Net Income
-$3,730
Net Assets
$229,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,360
8.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $779
2.9%
Net Fundraising $18,586
69.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $142
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,104
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $229,104

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$27,739
Expenses
$36,441
Net Income
-$8,702
Net Assets
$232,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,146
7.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,181
4.3%
Net Fundraising $18,923
68.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $798
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $232,834

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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