Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
Since 1994, the Methuen Festival of Trees has contributed to historic preservation projects with nearly 60 preservation partners in 25 communities. These projects demonstrate the significant impact the festival has achived to preserve unique treasures throughout the region. The festival raises money by hosting an annual event raffling off trees designed by dozens of local businesses/organizations and volunteers.
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc at a glance
In short: Methuen Festival of Trees Inc gave $49K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,250
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $404,008
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 5, 2027 (Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP))
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
Festival of Trees Scholarship Program
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
Amount
Minimum $1,000 per scholarship
Deadline
Deadline not published
Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP)
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Methuen Festival of Trees Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church ($20K). Together the top 4 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Methuen Festival of Trees Inc gives
- Giving grew 270% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $900 (2023) to $79K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $49K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Methuen, MA | Exterior Restoration | $20,000 |
| Salem Historical Society Salem, NH | Restoration of Old Town Hall and Meetinghouse | $10,000 |
| First Church Congregational Methuen, MA | Restoration of Opus 2 Organ | $10,000 |
| The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association Salem, MA | Exterior Storm Windows | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $404,008 | $222,868 | $184,244 | $49,000 | 4 | $8,178 |
| 2024 | $365,384 | $221,599 | $187,249 | $78,656 | 8 | $510 |
| 2023 | $379,655 | $221,883 | $122,967 | $900 | Total only | $70 |
| 2022 | $232,118 | $133,433 | $119,755 | $13,250 | 2 | $-2,425 |
| 2021 | $240,447 | $14,288 | $122,351 | $32,066 | 4 | $228 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
Based on IRS filings
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Methuen, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $404K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc is led by Rose Maria Redman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose Maria Redman
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Guastaferro
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Mazella
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Morin
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Perry
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Pollard
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Pollard
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ginchereau
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lussier
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Cox
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dedra Daigle
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Blomgren
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matti Godek
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Goecke
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen McLaughlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Wante
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Cottone
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Lannan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Solomon
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Marchand
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Hoac
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Derek Marchand (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joel Gagnon (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Christina St Onge (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Debra Morin (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Ryan Vickers (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Proposki (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lydia Harris (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rosemary Desmond (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Becky Montgomery (2022) — Director
- Former: Rosemaria Redman (2022) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Healy (2021) — Director-
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 Methuen Festival of Trees Inc
How much does Methuen Festival of Trees Inc give each year?
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc gave $49K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $79K across 8 grants.
What is Methuen Festival of Trees Inc's typical grant size?
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Methuen Festival of Trees Inc give grants?
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Methuen, MA (2 grants).
Does Methuen Festival of Trees Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Methuen Festival of Trees Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Methuen Festival of Trees Inc?
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc reported $404K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is Methuen Festival of Trees Inc?
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Methuen, MA. It holds $404K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Methuen Festival of Trees Inc's EIN?
Methuen Festival of Trees Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0136224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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