German Aid Society of Boston Inc
German Aid Society of Boston Inc is a private foundation, based in Walpole, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $574K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $53K.
German Aid Society of Boston Inc at a glance
In short: German Aid Society of Boston Inc gave $69K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,375
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,688
- +49.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,688
- Total assets
- $574,017
- -1.1% 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 German Aid Society of Boston Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Agent Karl Nestelberger ($59K). Together the top 2 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How German Aid Society of Boston Inc gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 250% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $69K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Karl Nestelberger Brockton, MA | Support for individuals in needsupport for individuals in need support for individuals in needsupport and assistance for families | $59,375 |
| Deutsches Altenheim Foundation West Roxbury, MA | General Supportgeneral Supportgeneral Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $574,017 | $83,902 | $90,213 | $69,375 | 2 | $85,474 | $53,014 | $34,228 |
| 2024 | $580,328 | $66,314 | $92,493 | $69,400 | 3 | $87,884 | $29,973 | $30,256 |
| 2023 | $606,507 | $74,490 | $90,317 | $61,250 | 3 | $84,099 | $40,889 | $32,979 |
| 2022 | $622,334 | $96,089 | $75,776 | $57,650 | 2 | $69,247 | $54,316 | $36,203 |
| 2021 | $602,021 | $50,794 | $69,976 | $55,098 | 2 | — | $24,527 | $35,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, German Aid Society of Boston Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
German Aid Society of Boston Inc is led by Hans Birle Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hans Birle Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hans Pohlmann
First Vice Pr
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heinz R. Brinkhaus
Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norbert Zimmerman
Second Vice Pr.
Finance Secretary → Second Vice Pr., 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Haesche
Finance Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Becker
Rec. Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Heinz Brinkhausjr (2021–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Inge Balsamo (2021–2023) — Second Vice Pr.
- Former: Virginia Stewart (2021–2023) — Rec. Secretary
- Former: Manfred Liedke (2021) — Finance Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 German Aid Society of Boston Inc
How much does German Aid Society of Boston Inc give each year?
German Aid Society of Boston Inc gave $69K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 3 grants.
How large is German Aid Society of Boston Inc?
German Aid Society of Boston Inc reported $574K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does German Aid Society of Boston Inc operate?
German Aid Society of Boston Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is German Aid Society of Boston Inc's EIN?
German Aid Society of Boston Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6038293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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