Kiwanis Club of Newburgh
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh is a private foundation based in Newburgh, New York. Its website describes the club as a volunteer organization dedicated to improving community life and helping children; its 2025 filing reports grants for camperships, swimming lessons, scholarships, books, hospital gifts, and other support.
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh at a glance
In short: Kiwanis Club of Newburgh gave $20K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,961
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,426
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $20,850
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kiwanis Club of Newburgh
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states that scholarship deadlines are March 31. The filing does not specify a year for that deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states that scholarship deadlines are March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Kiwanis Club Of Newburgh Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 3161, Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: (845) 527-7659
Website: https://kiwanisofnewburgh.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kiwanis Club of Newburgh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kamp Kiwanis ($6K). Together the top 8 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($6,000), 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
The club’s website identifies the City of Newburgh, Town of Newburgh, Town of New Windsor, and Town of Cornwall as its focus area for children and youth. In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the remaining reported shares were Massachusetts 5%, Pennsylvania 5%, South Carolina 5%, and Florida 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kiwanis Club of Newburgh gives
- Giving grew 565% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kamp Kiwanis Taberg, NY | Support-Camperships | $6,125 |
| City of Newburgh Newburgh, NY | Swim Program | $5,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| South Middle School Newburgh, NY | BOOKS | $1,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital Foundation Newburgh, NY | NIC Unit Gifts | $611 |
| Bishop Dunn Memorial School Newburgh, NY | Support | $500 |
| New York District Key Club Glen Cove, NY | Sponsorship | $300 |
| Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Lakeland, FL | Sponorship | $225 |
| Kamp Kiwanis Foundation Taberg, NY | Support | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,850 | $21,303 | $24,109 | $19,961 | 14 | $21,319 |
| 2024 | $23,656 | $29,808 | $29,963 | $16,792 | 10 | $17,320 |
| 2023 | $23,811 | $43,994 | $23,324 | $5,616 | 4 | $6,486 |
| 2022 | $3,141 | $6,620 | $3,479 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,479 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The club’s website says it is dedicated to improving the lives of people in its community and describes its work as helping children grow up happy, healthy, and successful. Its 2023 filing identifies engaging high school students in community service projects as a direct charitable activity.
The 2025 filing shows grants for camperships, a swim program, scholarships, books, neonatal intensive care unit gifts, school support, and a Key Club sponsorship. The club’s website also describes projects such as providing baby baskets and car seats to families in need, supporting a playground built with the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, and helping students learn safe bicycling practices.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the club reported 14 grants totaling $19,961. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $6,125, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants were $6,125 to Kamp Kiwanis for camperships and $5,000 to the City of Newburgh for a swim program. Other reported grants included $1,000 scholarships to individual recipients, $1,000 to South Middle School for books, $611 to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation for NIC unit gifts, $500 to Bishop Dunn Memorial School for support, and $300 to New York District Key Club for sponsorship.
The club’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that requests must be in writing, with no form required. That filing says scholarship awards are only for Key Club members. The club’s website says all scholarship applicants are welcome, with precedence given to NFA and Cornwall Key Club members who apply. Its scholarship information says to submit the completed application and two recommendation letters through the applicant’s guidance counselor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen J. Piersa as president, Megan Driscoll as treasurer, Frank Gerbes as secretary, and Susan Bennett, Jose Marin, and Robert Hernandez as directors.
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh is led by Stephen J. Piersa, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen J. Piersa
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jose Marin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Hernandez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Susan Bennett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Frank Gerbes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Megan Driscoll
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Brittani Turner (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Eileen Buckley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Robin Bello (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Valerie Bryant (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan Mastowski (2021–2023) — Treasurer
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 Kiwanis Club of Newburgh
How much does Kiwanis Club of Newburgh give each year?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh gave $20K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
What is Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's typical grant size?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,426, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kiwanis Club of Newburgh give grants?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (5%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newburgh, NY (4 grants) and Taberg, NY (2 grants).
Does Kiwanis Club of Newburgh give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's largest grantees?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's largest 2025 grantees include Kamp Kiwanis ($6,125), City of Newburgh ($5,000) and South Middle School ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kiwanis Club of Newburgh?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does Kiwanis Club of Newburgh fund?
The club’s website says it is dedicated to improving the lives of people in its community and describes its work as helping children grow up happy, healthy, and successful. Its 2023 filing identifies engaging high school students in community service projects as a direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kiwanis Club of Newburgh?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kiwanisofnewburgh.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's EIN?
Kiwanis Club of Newburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1249879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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