IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile

Way Finders INC

Overview

Way Finders is an affordable housing organization dedicated to bringing home stability to people across Western Massachusetts since 1972. Imagine a team dedicated to steering communities toward opportunity and prosperity. That’s us, the Way Finders Board Members. With a relentless commitment to building and advocating for thriving, equitable regions, we’re the driving force behind stability and economic mobility for families and individuals. Our mission is clear: to develop and manage housing options that support strong, cohesive communities. Officers Erica True MassMutual Chairperson.

Way Finders is an affordable housing organization working in Western Massachusetts since 1972 to bring housing stability to people and strengthen communities. The organization’s mission and values emphasize that every family deserves a home and the chance to build a stronger future, and its work spans emergency and rental assistance, employment support, housing search resources, homeownership services, housing centers, and property listings, along with housing-provider support for landlords.

Sector
Human Services
Faith identity / affiliation
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Official website
https://WWW.WAYFINDERS.ORG
Public contact
413-233-1700 · {'value': None, 'evidence': [], 'confidence': 0.2}

Affordable HousingHousing StabilityWestern MassachusettsHousing Help

Programs and Current Appeals

  • Emergency and Rental Assistance

    Guides people facing a housing emergency or needing a rental housing subsidy.

    Housing Help · Current

  • Employment Support

    Employment support programs for people receiving public assistance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

    Housing Help · Current

  • Homeownership Services

    Services for first-time homebuyers and foreclosure prevention/home retention support.

    Housing Help · Current

Places of Operation

Public sources identify operations or appeals in 1 place.

Hampden, Hampshire, And Franklin Counties

Official Sources and Evidence

This profile summarizes 1 official source pages and 61 evidence items alongside IRS Form 990 data.

Financials

Filing year
2023
Total revenue
$129.8M
Total expenses
$129.3M
Total assets
$71.0M
Program expenses
$124.6M
Administration
$4.1M
Fundraising
$608K
Program share of expenses
96%
EIN
42518368
Sector
Human Services
Location
Springfield, MA

Leadership and Compensation

Keith Fairey - President And CEO
$249K
Laureen Borgatti - Chief Operating Officer
$178K
Derek J Morris - Chief Financial Officer
$176K
Pascale Desir Non-voting - Asst. Secretary & Chief Le
$158K
Erica Simmonette - Chief People & Administrative Officers
$149K
Janette Vigo - Chief Program Officer
$147K
John Bidwell - Chief Development Officer
$129K
Anni Zhu - Chief Of Staff
$120K
Amber Coughlin - Director
$0
Andrew Moorehouse - Director
$0

Officers, directors and key employees with total reported compensation, from Form 990 Part VII.

Governance

Voting board members
18
Independent members
18

Grants

Grants to U.S. organizations and individuals
$89.9M

WWW.WAYFINDERS.ORG

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