Private foundation · EIN 04-6041304 · Newburyport, Massachusetts

Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (30 days from the date of need) and its median grant is $9,750.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $155K total, median $9,750. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Support must be used for members of the greater newburyport community

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$155K
Median grant
$9,750
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
30 days from the date of need
Assets
$3.0M

How to apply

Name and address of needy individuals Contact: Ralph Johnson, Lanes End, Newbury, Ma, 9788525369 Deadlines: 30 days from the date of need Restrictions: Support must be used for members of the greater newburyport community

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

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newburyport CitizensNewburyport, MAIndividual's support$100K
Neighbor's TableAmesbury, MAFeed the poor$10K
Community Action & ServicesNewburyport, MAAid and education for children$10K
FIRST Parish ChurchNewbury, MAFeed the poor$10K
Salvation ArmyNewburyport, MAAssistance of the poor$9,500
Elder ServicesNewburyport, MAAssitance to the elderly$8,250
Salisbury Senior CenterSalisbury, MASeniors suppport$6,000
Pettengill HouseSalisbury, MAAid local poor citizens$1,000

About this foundation

Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society is a private grantmaking foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Name and address of needy individuals Deadlines: 30 days from the date of need.

How much does Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 8 grants, a median of $9,750.

Where does Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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