Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
The foundation's mission is to support the work of the extension system of the university of Massachusetts, amherst, to further the aims and objectives of the 4-h programs within the confines of the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,496
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,248
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,248
- Total assets
- $11,005,281
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- May 31, 2027 (Kent Lage Leadership Award)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
Kent Lage Leadership Award
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
Amount
$1,000 - $1,500 (1st place); $500 - $750 (2nd place)
Deadline
Expected ~May
Based on past cycles
Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies (approximately $1,400 average per grant based on $30,000 distributed to 17 organizations)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies (covers conference registration fees, travel, lodging, and food)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Massachusetts Amherst ($170K). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2023) to $225K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA | Support the work of the extension system of umass amherst | $170,496 |
| UMass Amherst Foundation Amherst, MA | Records & Gift Processing | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,005,281 | $921,190 | $670,923 | $200,496 | 2 | $565,490 |
| 2023 | $9,200,780 | $682,656 | $403,513 | $144,422 | 1 | $419,139 |
| 2022 | $7,598,641 | $290,902 | $580,212 | $215,900 | 1 | $-11,284 |
| 2021 | $9,229,390 | $486,895 | $431,759 | $208,124 | 1 | $224,527 |
| 2020 | $7,818,189 | $-54,288 | $485,750 | $224,898 | 1 | $-176,600 |
About Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Framingham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $565K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc is led by Steven E. Borgeson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven E. Borgeson
President
Trustee & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Randle
Trustee
Trustee → Member-At-Large, 2023
Member-At-Large → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Thibault
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika E. Prahl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen K. Adams
Trustee
Trustee & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Vaughan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen B. Verrill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susannah Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah J. Bonini
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Lamont
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Leckie
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey K. Larson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Howe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Trotter
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy McBride
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Hicks
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Lehman
Treasurer
Trustee & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayley Trahan-Liptak
Clerk
Trustee → Clerk, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Va Shon Wallace-Hiltpold
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Louise S. Donahue (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Steven R. Hagan (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Hicks (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel A. Antoniou (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Reba Hatcher (2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Walsh (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Deana McPherson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Garrabrants (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nicholas Berishian (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Walrath (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robin Clapp (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tyler Ayer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: VaShon Hiltpold (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
How much does Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc give each year?
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $144K across 1 grant.
How large is Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc?
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $921K.
Where does Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc operate?
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc's EIN?
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2303708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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