General Federation of Women's Clubs
General Federation of Women's Clubs is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sudbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $81K.
General Federation of Women's Clubs at a glance
In short: General Federation of Women's Clubs gave $82K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $41K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $82,000
- -16.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $41,000
- -16.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $2,404,757
- +5.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who General Federation of Women's Clubs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How General Federation of Women's Clubs gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $99K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $65,000 |
| Multiple Recipients Sudbury, MA | Charitable Contributions | $17,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,404,757 | $165,072 | $192,473 | $82,000 | 2 | $166,398 | $81,214 | $112,418 |
| 2025 | $2,280,818 | $721,773 | $219,998 | $98,557 | 2 | $194,927 | $101,540 | $93,142 |
| 2024 | $1,730,530 | $402,416 | $192,246 | $69,803 | 1 | $100,832 | $43,595 | $68,578 |
| 2023 | $1,388,581 | $204,188 | $151,806 | $56,766 | 1 | $97,180 | $109,155 | $63,903 |
| 2022 | $1,546,985 | $115,795 | $168,227 | $45,540 | 1 | $105,377 | $33,577 | $72,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, General Federation of Women's Clubs reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
General Federation of Women's Clubs is led by Jennifer Nowak, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jennifer Nowak
President
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth McKeon
Director
On filings since 2024
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Coutu
Secretary
Clerk → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Brickman
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Robey
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
29 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Rouvalis
1st Vice President
On filings since 2024
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Alicia Sheridan (2022–2023) — Recording Se
- Former: Ann Marie Bielenin (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Bernadette Bennett (2022–2023) — Correspondin
- Former: Dianne Erickson (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Donna Canavan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jen Nowak (2022–2023) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Katie Robey (2022–2023) — Chairman & Treasurer
- Former: Laurie Labrecque (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Marisa Jablanski (2022–2023) — Director of
- Former: Martha Casassa (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Pat Furtado (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Robin O'Connor (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Shirley Gomes (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: T. Jablanski (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Terry Rouvalis (2022–2023) — 2nd Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 General Federation of Women's Clubs
How much does General Federation of Women's Clubs give each year?
General Federation of Women's Clubs gave $82K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $99K across 2 grants.
How large is General Federation of Women's Clubs?
General Federation of Women's Clubs reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is General Federation of Women's Clubs?
General Federation of Women's Clubs is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Sudbury, MA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does General Federation of Women's Clubs operate?
General Federation of Women's Clubs has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is General Federation of Women's Clubs's EIN?
General Federation of Women's Clubs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7073974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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