Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc is a private foundation based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The Society says it has helped Marblehead residents in need for over 200 years, and its website describes its mission as quietly and respectfully providing that help.
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc at a glance
In short: Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc gave $201K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,043
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,338
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,422,855
- +6.8% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Barbara Miller as the contact and says applications are accepted anytime. Individual assistance requests are referred through local organizations for board review; the Society’s website directs applicants to those referral partners.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted anytime.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: Barbara Miller
Mailing address: PO Box 425, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (978) 762-3848
Website: https://marbleheadfemalehumanesociety.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Projects ($96K). Together the top 9 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 54 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Society’s website limits individual assistance to people who have lived in Marblehead for at least two years. Its filing states a preference for Marblehead residents and charities. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $274K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Projects Marblehead, MA | Support | $95,921 |
| Marblehead Council on Aging Marblehead, MA | Support | $35,063 |
| Marblehead Community Counseling Marblehead, MA | Support | $35,000 |
| Marblehead Childrens Center Marblehead, MA | Support | $12,000 |
| Anchor to Windward Marblehead, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Marblehead Food Bank Marblehead, MA | Support | $7,559 |
| Metco Sunshine Fund Marblehead, MA | Support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services Waltham, MA | Support | $2,000 |
| Spur Marblehead, MA | Backpack Drive | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,422,855 | $430,324 | $276,771 | $201,043 | 9 | $209,508 | $357,233 | $263,265 |
| 2024 | $2,269,302 | $450,198 | $297,699 | $233,397 | 12 | $241,197 | $372,969 | $247,859 |
| 2023 | $2,116,803 | $450,940 | $261,071 | $201,447 | 12 | $209,247 | $387,749 | $206,584 |
| 2022 | $1,931,684 | $464,371 | $333,254 | $273,662 | 11 | $280,962 | $400,780 | $211,917 |
| 2021 | $1,796,237 | $84,031 | $211,513 | $161,063 | 10 | — | $29,609 | — |
| 2020 | $1,923,140 | $287,296 | $199,160 | $150,319 | 12 | — | $231,683 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $263K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Society’s stated mission is to help Marblehead residents in need and to support programs dedicated to the care of people of all ages, along with charitable and benevolent activities in Marblehead. Its direct charitable activities include medical transportation for senior citizens, referrals to support residents with overdue bills, and support for independent living for adults with special needs.
The Society’s 2025 grants included support for organizations serving older adults, children, people seeking counseling, and people experiencing food insecurity. Among the grantees described in their own words, Jewish Family Services says it provides care, counseling, and adoption services to individuals and families regardless of income, age, religion, or race. SPUR says it mobilizes volunteers for meaningful service and enrichment opportunities addressing community needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Society reported 9 grants totaling $201,043. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $95,921, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $95,921 to Community Projects, $35,063 to Marblehead Council on Aging, and $35,000 to Marblehead Community Counseling. Other grants included $12,000 to Marblehead Childrens Center, $10,000 to Anchor to Windward, and $7,559 to Marblehead Food Bank. The Society also gave $2,500 to METCO Sunshine Fund, $2,000 to Jewish Family Services, and $1,000 to SPUR.
For individual financial assistance, requests are referred to the Society’s board through local certified organizations, including the Marblehead Counseling Center, Housing Authority, Council on Aging, Food Pantry, Public Schools Guidance Department, Catholic Charities of Salem, and houses of worship. The Society says requests are confidential, assistance is generally a one-time gift, and it pays bills rather than giving cash directly to individuals or families. It considers assistance such as overdue utility bills, rent or mortgage payments, moving costs, car expenses, eyeglasses and hearing aids, assistive medical devices, appliances, and heating or plumbing repairs on a case-by-case basis. Its stated application materials are a letter requesting aid with supporting documentation. It does not generally assist with medical expenses or structural home repairs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Miller as President, Trista Christensen as Treasurer, and Pam Peterson as Secretary. The Society’s website identifies Barbara Spiess Miller as Directress, Trista Christensen as Treasurer, and Pam M. Peterson as Clerk. It also lists Melissa Stacey as Assistant Directress and names membership, outreach, and other board directors.
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc is led by Barbara Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Miller
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Trista Christensen
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Cardile (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Judith O'Leary (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc
How much does Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc give each year?
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc gave $201K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $233K across 12 grants.
What is Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's typical grant size?
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,338, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc give grants?
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc 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 Marblehead, MA (8 grants).
Does Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (8 grants).
Who are Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's largest grantees?
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Projects ($95,921), Marblehead Council on Aging ($35,063) and Marblehead Community Counseling ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc?
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc fund?
The Society’s stated mission is to help Marblehead residents in need and to support programs dedicated to the care of people of all ages, along with charitable and benevolent activities in Marblehead. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc?
The filing names Barbara Miller as the contact and says applications are accepted anytime. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's EIN?
Marblehead Female Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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