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South Boston Action Council Inc

The mission of the south boston action council, inc. Is to promote the strengths and capacities of individuals through direct service, education, advocacy and collaboration in support of …

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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About South Boston Action Council Inc

Community coalition to support families and keep children safe and to address those factors that lead to an increase in child abuse. Nuturing program-program designed to build parenting skills and to reduce neglect and abuse for dss involved families. Sbcan-environmental program to reduce and/or prevent the availability of alchohol to underage drinkers. Samsha-environmental program to change the norms within a community that lead to a high alchohol and substance abuse. Tax filing assistance. Reducing food insecurity

Founded
Headquarters
South Boston, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

The mission of the south boston action council, inc. Is to promote the strengths and capacities of individuals through direct service, education, advocacy and collaboration in support of a community built upon respect and vitality.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F200
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 60%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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)
$0.60
Program$0.60

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, South Boston Action Council Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1966, it predates 88% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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

South Boston Action Council Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in South Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 042441041. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $175K in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

South Boston Action Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042441041. 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.

South Boston Action Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

South Boston Action Council Inc is located in South Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Based on official tax filings, South Boston Action Council Inc has $175K in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

South Boston Action Council Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $175K in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for South Boston Action Council 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, South Boston Action Council 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 60% 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.

Community coalition to support families and keep children safe and to address those factors that lead to an increase in child abuse. Nuturing program-program designed to build parenting skills and to reduce neglect and abuse for dss involved families. Sbcan-environmental program to reduce and/or prevent the availability of alchohol to underage drinkers. Samsha-environmental program to change the norms within a community that lead to a high alchohol and substance abuse. Tax filing assistance. Reducing food insecurity South Boston Action Council Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $175K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to South Boston Action Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Boston Action Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042441041, 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
$100K-$1M
60% 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
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patricia W•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M 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 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
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 - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 82 officers on file
  • 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 · 1966
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about South Boston Action Council Inc

What is South Boston Action Council Inc?
South Boston Action Council Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Boston, United States. Community coalition to support families and keep children safe and to address those factors that lead to an increase in child abuse. Nuturing program-program designed to build parenting skills and to reduce neglect and abuse for dss involved families. Sbcan-environmental program to reduce and/or prevent the availability of alchohol to underage drinkers. Samsha-environmental program to change the norms within a community that lead to a high alchohol and substance abuse. Tax filing assistance. Reducing food insecurity
When was South Boston Action Council Inc founded?
South Boston Action Council Inc was founded in 1966.
Who leads South Boston Action Council Inc?
Patricia Wright serves as Executive Director.
Where is South Boston Action Council Inc located?
Headquartered in South Boston, MA, United States.
What is South Boston Action Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
Is South Boston Action Council Inc trustworthy?
South Boston Action Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 South Boston Action Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042441041.
What is South Boston Action Council Inc's website?
https://theactioncenter.org