New Bedford Light
We seek to inform and nourish the civic culture of new bedford and surrounding towns by providing in-depth, fact-based journalism and a broad platform for diverse community voices. Through our innovative journalism incubator project we promote media literacy and educate the public about the vital role of a free press in bolstering our democracy.
New Bedford Light at a glance
In short: New Bedford Light gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,615
- -84.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,615
- -84.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,615
- Total assets
- $1,837,755
- +12.1% 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.
Who New Bedford Light funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Plymouth Rock Publishing Corp ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $63K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Rock Publishing Corp Plymouth, MA | Support | $9,615 |
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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 | $1,837,755 | $1,979,232 | $1,791,522 | $9,615 | 1 | $28,771 |
| 2023 | $1,639,269 | $1,997,307 | $1,672,053 | $62,735 | 1 | $7,715 |
| 2022 | $1,301,997 | $1,562,111 | $1,132,041 | — | — | $2,221 |
| 2021 | $680,570 | $993,896 | $313,326 | — | — | — |
About New Bedford Light
Based on IRS filings
New Bedford Light is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Bedford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Bedford Light is led by Lean O. Camara, Chief Executive since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lean O. Camara
Chief Executive
CEO → Chief Executive, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$69K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Daniela F. Melo
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeanne Costa
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lloyd Macdonald
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lynne Delucia Millea
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen Taylor
Director
President → CEO, 2023
CEO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Walter Robinson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Barmonde
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bobbie Roessner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Genesis Galan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John Vasconcellos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Andrew Tomolonis
Editor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Colleen Trahan
Chief Administrator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $91K (2024)
Anthony Sapienza
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joel Alvord
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lee Blake
Clerk
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Barbara Roessner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gregory Torres (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Loretta Blake (2021–2023) — Clerk
- Former: Peter Andrews (2022) — Director of
- Former: Rebecca Barnes (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Lean O Camara (Chief Execut). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Bedford Light
How much does New Bedford Light give each year?
New Bedford Light gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $63K across 1 grant.
How large is New Bedford Light?
New Bedford Light reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is New Bedford Light?
New Bedford Light is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Bedford, MA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New Bedford Light operate?
New Bedford Light has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is New Bedford Light's EIN?
New Bedford Light's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2407296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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