General Charitable Society
General Charitable Society is a private foundation, based in Newburyport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $11K.
General Charitable Society at a glance
In short: General Charitable Society gave $62K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,458
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,492
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,718,996
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who General Charitable Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newburyport Residents ($39K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($22,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How General Charitable Society gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2019) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport Residents Newburyport, MA | Basic Needs Assistance | $38,958 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $22,000 |
| Newburyport Recreation Newburyport, MA | Assistence to NBPT Residents | $500 |
| NBPT Community Services Newburyport, MA | Basic Needs Assistance | $500 |
| Boys Girls Club Salisbury, MA | Assistance to Children | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,718,996 | $87,425 | $94,342 | $62,458 | 5 | $71,738 | $10,719 |
| 2024 | $1,539,232 | $383,931 | $83,933 | $53,919 | 6 | $63,199 | $32,986 |
| 2023 | $1,277,352 | $91,445 | $81,619 | $52,890 | 6 | $62,170 | $19,550 |
| 2022 | $1,232,097 | $94,748 | $73,749 | $45,813 | 6 | $55,093 | $34,653 |
| 2021 | $1,526,413 | $93,535 | $70,114 | $39,959 | 6 | — | $11,026 |
| 2019 | $1,236,661 | $77,943 | $63,085 | $37,241 | 6 | — | $21,918 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
General Charitable Society is led by Sue Blumenscheid, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sue Blumenscheid
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $6K (2025)
Diane Goodwin
Treasurer
Assistant Tr → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $4K (2025)
Martha Leen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Beth Ayres
Assistant Tr
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $500 (2025)
Megan Van Vliet
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $500 (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Deborah Knight (2019–2022) — Assit.treasu
- Former: Eilleen Lucey (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Jill Halley (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kelly Mahon (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Sue Blumenscheid (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about General Charitable Society
How much does General Charitable Society give each year?
General Charitable Society gave $62K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 6 grants.
What is General Charitable Society's typical grant size?
General Charitable Society's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $12,492, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does General Charitable Society give grants?
General Charitable Society gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newburyport, MA (3 grants).
Does General Charitable Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on General Charitable Society's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are General Charitable Society's largest grantees?
General Charitable Society's largest 2025 grantees include Newburyport Residents ($38,958), Newburyport Recreation ($500) and NBPT Community Services ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($22,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is General Charitable Society?
General Charitable Society reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $87K.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 13, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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