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Southwest Boston Senior Services INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: D/B/A ETHOS
Other · JAMAICA PLAIN, MA · EIN 23-7304163

About

Ethos is a private, NON-profit organization dedicated to promoting independence, dignity, and well-being among the elderly and disabled through quality, affordable, and culturally appropriate home and community-based care.

DBA D/b/a Ethos

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
215
Volunteers
125

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$59.8M
Expenses
$57.4M
Assets
$25.6M
Liabilities
$10.1M

Financial history

$59.8M$29.9M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $59.8M · Avg: $42.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$28K
Grants Given
SOUTHWEST BOSTON SENIOR SERVICES INC
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Address

555 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130-265

Governance

Voting board members13
Independent members13
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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