American Hand Fire Engine Society
American Hand Fire Engine Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $17K.
American Hand Fire Engine Society at a glance
In short: American Hand Fire Engine Society gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,250
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $419,773
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Hand Fire Engine Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New England States Veteran Fireman' ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England States Veteran Fireman' Newburyport, MA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Red Wing Fund Red Wing, MN | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,773 | $25,830 | $15,772 | $2,500 | 2 | $13,973 | $16,835 |
| 2023 | $409,715 | $9,892 | $12,379 | $2,150 | 3 | $9,728 | $8,095 |
| 2022 | $412,202 | $11,970 | $13,551 | — | — | $9,809 | $10,925 |
| 2021 | $413,783 | $17,275 | $9,631 | — | — | $3,802 | $15,141 |
| 2020 | $406,139 | $10,156 | $6,701 | — | — | — | $9,688 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Hand Fire Engine Society is led by Richard J. Knight, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard J. Knight
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Olivera
Director
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
H. Stanley Dixon
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Fish Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sean Rooney
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Knight
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Knight
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Knight
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Hand Fire Engine Society
How much does American Hand Fire Engine Society give each year?
American Hand Fire Engine Society gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is American Hand Fire Engine Society?
American Hand Fire Engine Society reported $420K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What is American Hand Fire Engine Society?
American Hand Fire Engine Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Newbury, MA. It holds $420K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Hand Fire Engine Society operate?
American Hand Fire Engine Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Minnesota.
What is American Hand Fire Engine Society's EIN?
American Hand Fire Engine Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3429238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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