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People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc

To improve the lives of low-income individuals and families within the greater new bedford, massachusetts area.

New Bedford, MA EIN: 042777810 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
New Bedford, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

To improve the lives of low-income individuals and families within the greater new bedford, massachusetts area.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in New Bedford, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 042777810. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $135M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042777810. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc is located in New Bedford, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc has $135M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $135M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $135M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042777810, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
180

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Pamela K•••••••
Executive Direc

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$135.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$100.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
At New Bedford's new food bank, people select their own groceries - SouthCoastToday.com
Jul 2023
www.southcoasttoday.com
Form filed
$96.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$89.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$80.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 106 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1982
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc

What is People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc?
People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Bedford, United States. People Acting In Community Endeavors For Brighter Futures PACE Programs Ways to Give Board of Directors Nomination Form (Community Rep) Volunteer Real people. Real impact. Real hope. Sometimes, all it takes is a story to remind us how deeply connected we are to one another. This video offers a glimpse into lives transformed by compassion,…
When was People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc founded?
People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc was founded in 1982.
Who leads People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc?
Pamela Kuechler serves as Executive Direc.
Where is People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc located?
Headquartered in New Bedford, MA, United States.
What is People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc trustworthy?
People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042777810.
What is People Acting in Community Endeavors Inc's website?
http://www.paceinfo.org