Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Middletown, NY EIN: 06-1506586

To provide cash donations to organizations that support the needy in communities in which the local media group, inc. Publishes.

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc at a glance

In short: Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc gave $171K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $43K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2020)
$170,842
Grants made (2020)
4
Average grant
$42,711
Median grant
$5,700
Total assets
$419,421
Primary geography
Massachusetts (90% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2020

The Salvation Army: $159K across 2 grantsThe Salvation Army$159K · 2 grantsPocono Services for Families & Children: $6KPocono Services for Families &Children$6KPleasant Valley Ecumenical Network: $6KPleasant Valley EcumenicalNetwork$6K

The largest 2020 recipient was The Salvation Army ($159K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $171K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

East StroudsburgNew BedfordSaylorsburg

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K4 grants2020

In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $171K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation Army New Bedford, MATo Provide for the Needy$153,742
The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg, PATo Provide for the Needy$5,700
Pocono Services for Families & Children East Stroudsburg, PATo Provide for the Needy$5,700
Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network Saylorsburg, PATo Provide for the Needy$5,700
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2020$419,421$275,300$177,743$170,8424$1

About Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc

Based on IRS filings

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc is a public charity, based in Middletown, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $419K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $1.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc is led by Michael E. Reed, CEO & President on the 2020 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Michael E. Reed

    CEO & President

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Douglas E. Horne

    CFO

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Lewis

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Garrett Cummings

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Maring

    Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Polly Grunfeld Sack

    Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Samantha Howland

    Cpo

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheryl Costa

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Walter Nagle

    CTO

    New on the 2020 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc

How much does Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc give each year?

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc gave $171K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.

What is Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc's typical grant size?

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,700, and its average grant was $42,711, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.

Where does Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc give grants?

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were East Stroudsburg, PA (2 grants).

Does Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide for the Needy" (4 grants).

How large is Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc?

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc reported $419K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $275K.

What is Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc's EIN?

Combined Community Funds of Dow Jones Local Media Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1506586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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