Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

Boston, MA · Founded 1932

Nonpartisan research organization analyzing state fiscal and economic policy

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Andrew Bagley

About Organization

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation provides public and private sector decision makers with accurate, timely, unbiased research and constructive solutions on state budget, tax policy, and economic competitiveness issues. Based in Boston, MA, the organization has operated since 1932 and generates $2.0 million in annual revenue with 8 staff providing objective policy insights.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.0M

+21.5% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.7M

+16.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.7M

+12.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

8

-11.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $1,959,606 $1,662,578 $3,664,066 8
2023 $1,613,008 $1,427,213 $3,253,891 9
2022 $1,475,404 $1,649,346 $2,957,985 6
2020 $1,225,837 $1,179,852 $3,386,787 5
2019 $1,513,701 $1,403,035 $3,065,406 5
2018 $1,199,471 $1,203,110 $2,894,273 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.

AB

Andrew Bagley

Vice President For Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $192,960
MC

Meaghan Callahan

Director Of Research
Full-time
Compensation: $127,011
DC

Debra Carroll

Director Of Membership & B
Full-time
Compensation: $120,251

Milestones

1932

Organization Founded

1932

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2018

Financial Growth

2018

Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

DR
Douglas R Howgate President & Secretary 50.00 hrs/week · $346,036
AM
Adam Moehring Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Adam Weiner Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Aimee Golbitz Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Amie Shei Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Andrew Levine Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
AO
Anthony Odonnell Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Beth Riportella Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BJ
Brendan Joyce Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BR
Brendan Roche Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Brent Barker Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Brian Domoretsky Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BE
Brian Elliot Burke Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BP
Brian P Grip Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BT
Brooke Thompson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Caroline Kupiec Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Charles Murphy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Christina Fisher Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Christine Cassidy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DN
Daniel Nelson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Daniela Michanie Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DA
David Averill Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DM
David McCready Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DM
David Morales Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DN
David Norman Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David Sweeney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DK
Denis Kennedy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DI
Dominick Ianno Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Donald Baldini Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Edward H Ladd Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ER
Eustacia Reidy MacNaught Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FO
Francis Orlando Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
FR
Fredrick Ryan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GE
Gail Eagan ESQ Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GB
Gary Bua Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GG
Geoffery Gallo Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GF
George F Cronin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GB
Girard Brisbois Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GA
Grace Arsenault Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GW
Grant Ward Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HB
Helen Burt Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HR
Henri Rauschenbach Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jacob Rosenfeld Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jake Sanders Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JF
James Fitzgerald Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JL
James Leary Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jamie Katz ESQ Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jane Steinmetz Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Jay Tata Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jennifer Priplata Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jenny Holaday Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jesse Stansea Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jim Smith Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joccole Burton Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JC
John Cantalupo Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JE
John Emra Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JE
John Erwin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JM
John Maher Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Joseph Driscoll ESQ Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JZ
Joseph Zelic Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Joshua Greenberg Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Julie Rodgers Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Julieann M Thurlow Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Justin Sterritt Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Keith Mahoney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kerry Whelan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KA
Kola Akindele Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Kristen Lewis Chair 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kristin Christopher Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LP
Laura Peabody Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Leanne Scott Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lisa Murray Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Mark Ruggiero Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Matthew D Schnall Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Matthew Regan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Michael Bergan Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Michael Caljouw Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Michael E Porter Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Michael Ferrari Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Michael Germano Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Michael Gilles Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Michael Knapik Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Michelle McGee Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Morgan Harris Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
NH
Nancy Hill Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
NP
Nathan Pham Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Pamela Glazier Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Patrick Cahill Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Patrick Cerundolo Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PH
Patrick Holland Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PH
Peter Howe Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PH
Pierce Haley Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PP
Poonam Patidar Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RD
Rebecca Diaz Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Robert Kester Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Robert Ross Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Saskia Epstein Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SO
Stephan Oehler Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Stephanie Lee Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Stephen Mosha Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
ST
Steve Tringale Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TA
Terence Avella Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Thomas Jackmin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TO
Thomas O'Donnell Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Timothy Bombard Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TD
Timothy Delguidice Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Timothy Sweeney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WG
William Grant Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WK
William Kennedy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
YS
Yves Salomon-Fernandez Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Kristin Lewis SVP, Executive VP & Chief Public & Community Affairs Officer
ML
Morgan Lewis Board Member
CB
Caitlin Beresin Director, U.S. State Government Affairs
JJ
Johnson & Johnson Board Member
AB
Annalisa Bhatia Associate Director, Government and Community Relations
EY
Ernst Young Board Member
MC
Michelle Consalvo Director State Government Affairs
BD
Brian Dempsey President
DA
Dempsey Associates Board Member
SS
South Shore Hospital Board Member
BD
Benjamin Dudley Director - New England Stakeholder Relations
CD
Christopher Dunn Government Relations
UA
UMass Amherst Board Member
BC
Boston Children’s Hospital Board Member
JH
Josh Harrell Director of Government Affairs
JH
Joanne Hilferty President & CEO
MI
Melissa Inthirath Executive Director of ACO & Drug Procurement Operations
PJ
Paul Jean Vice President
PJ
Patrick Johnson Director Public Affairs
AR
Avangrid Renewables Board Member
GP
Goodwin Proctor Board Member
MI
Mellon Investment Board Member
NM
Nate MacKinnon Executive Director
VP
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Board Member
EM
Eileen McAnneny Executive Director, Government Relations
TM
Tod McGrath Vice President - Finance
DD
Door Dash Board Member
HM
Howard Moshier Director of Land Engineering
AD
Ahold Delhaize USA Board Member
MS
Millipore Sigma Board Member
JO
Jamie Oppedisano Executive Director
DD
Delta Dental of Massachusetts Board Member
CR
Candace Reddy Chief of Staff
BC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Board Member
TM
Tufts Medicine Board Member
RR
Robert Rivers President and CEO
AA
Amundi Asset Management Board Member
BR
Bob Ross Of Counsel
GT
Greenberg Traurig Board Member
AB
AHF Boston Board Member
BN
Baker, Newman, Noyes Board Member
MS
Melissa Shannon Vice President for Government Advocacy
JS
Jake Sullivan Government and Community Affairs, and Federal Relations
TS
Tim Sullivan Chief Operating Officer
LC
Longwood Collective Board Member
BT
Brooke Thomson President & CEO
MW
Meghan Walsh Partner
MI
MFS Investment Management Board Member
JZ
Joseph Zukowski Chairman Emeritus

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$845K

Highest Paid

$369K

Douglas R Howgate

Compensated Officers

4

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Douglas R Howgate President & Secretary $346,036 $22,902 $368,938 50
Andrew Bagley Vice President For Policy $192,960 $8,577 $201,537 50
Meaghan Callahan Director Of Research $127,011 $13,371 $140,382 50
Debra Carroll Director Of Membership & B $120,251 $14,377 $134,628 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$115K

Total Forgiven

$116K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

4

Loan Details 1 loan

$114,700
Forgiven
Forgiven: $115,844 100%
Approved Apr 28, 2020
Lender Loan Source Incorporated
Jobs Reported 4
Forgiven On May 10, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$22K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
MG
Mass General Brigham Incorporated
$10K
FC
Fallon Community Health Plan Inc.
$7K
SH
Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc.
$5K
Mass General Brigham Incorporated Fallon Community Health Plan Inc. Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc.
Mass General Brigham Incorporated Fallon Community Health Plan Inc. Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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333 Washington Street 853 Boston, MA 02108