General Charitable Society
General Charitable Society is a private foundation, based in NEWBURYPORT, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $33K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+20.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+1.9% YoY
About General Charitable Society
Based on IRS filings
General Charitable Society is a private foundation, based in NEWBURYPORT, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $33K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,539,232 | $1,277,352 | $1,232,097 |
| Revenue | $383,931 | $91,445 | $94,748 |
| Expenses | $83,933 | $81,619 | $73,749 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $63,199 | $62,170 | $55,093 |
| Net Investment Income | $32,986 | $19,550 | $34,653 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Newburyport Residents ($31,919), Newburyport Students ($20,000), Friends of Nbpt Youth Services ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBURYPORT STUDENTS NEWBURYPORT, MA | TUITION ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
| NEWBURYPORT RESIDENTS NEWBURYPORT, MA | BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE | $31,919 |
| FRIENDS OF NBPT YOUTH SERVICES NEWBURYPORT, MA | ASSISTENCE TO NBPT RESIDENTS | $500 |
| NBPT COMMUNITY SERVICES NEWBURYPORT, MA | BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE | $500 |
| LYDIA'S KIDS NEWBURYPORT, MA | ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN | $500 |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUB SALISBURY, MA | ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH AYRES | ASSISTANT TR | 1 | $500 |
| MEGAN VAN VLIET | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $500 |
| MARTHA LEEN | SECRETARY | 1 | $1,000 |
| SUE BLUMENSCHEID | PRESIDENT | 2 | $6,000 |
| DIANE GOODWIN | TREASURER | 2 | $3,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is General Charitable Society?
As of 2024, General Charitable Society holds $1.5M in total assets with $384K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $54K in 2024.
Where does General Charitable Society operate?
General Charitable Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does General Charitable Society award?
In 2024, General Charitable Society awarded 6 grants totaling $54K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is General Charitable Society's EIN?
General Charitable Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2589680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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