How to apply
Contact: Sue Blumenscheid, 20 Lavalley Lane, Newburyport, Ma, 9785181459, BLUMENS@COMCAST.NET Restrictions: Greater newburyport residents
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 4 of 5 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport ResidentsNewburyport, MA | Basic needs assistance | $39K |
| Newburyport RecreationNewburyport, MA | Assistence to nbpt residents | $500 |
| Nbpt Community ServicesNewburyport, MA | Basic needs assistance | $500 |
| Boys Girls ClubSalisbury, MA | Assistance to children | $500 |
About this foundation
General Charitable Society of Newburyport is a private grantmaking foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts, administered in care of Mary Cooper, tax-exempt since 1977. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does General Charitable Society of Newburyport accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does General Charitable Society of Newburyport give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $62K across 5 grants, a median of $500.
Where does General Charitable Society of Newburyport give?
Massachusetts (5 grants), per its latest filing.
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