AI Summary
South Shore Community Action Council Inc is dedicated to eliminating poverty along the South Shore by providing opportunities for education, training, and work, enabling individuals to live with dignity and participate fully in society. With an operating budget of $19.7 million and total revenue of $33.3 million, the organization relies on significant support from key funders, including Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
TO ELIMINATE POVERTY ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE BY AFFORDING EVERYONE IN NEED THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORK; TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY; TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THEIR CAPABILITIES; AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKINGS OF OUR SOCIETY.
Cause Areas
14
Community organizing
Community service
Food banks
Food delivery
Child care
Parent education
Human services information
Rent and mortgage assistance
Utility expense assistance
Early childhood education
Health care access
Paratransit
Home repairs
Community improvement
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC’s budget?
In 2024, SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC reported an annual operating budget of around $19.7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC support?
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC supports work in Community organizing, Community service, Food banks, Food delivery, Child care, Parent education, Human services information, Rent and mortgage assistance, Utility expense assistance, Early childhood education, Health care access, Paratransit, Home repairs, and Community improvement.
Where does SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC operate?
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC is headquartered in PLYMOUTH, MA.
Who funded SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC recently?
In 2025, SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC received grants from John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation, THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC, and AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC in 2024 exceeds $163 thousand.
What is SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC’s reliance on government grants?
SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC relied on government grants for more than 80% of their total revenue in 2024.