New England Dairy and Food Council
Provide the latest science-based nutrition information and research to a variety of audiences, develop effective and exciting nutrition and wellness programs, and educate consumers, media, educators, school administrators and health professionals about the health benefits of dairy via presentations, science-based articles and other materials.
New England Dairy and Food Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $722,930
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,183,869
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,540
- +126.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,197,127
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to New England Dairy and Food Council
- Next open deadline
- November 13, 2026 (School Grants Program)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from New England Dairy and Food Council
Dairy Promotion Grant for Farmers
New England Dairy and Food Council
Amount
Up to $2,400
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fuel Good in Your Community Awards
New England Dairy and Food Council
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
School Grants Program
New England Dairy and Food Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Who New England Dairy and Food Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $136K (2020). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Dracut Dracut, MA | To fund the purchase of blenders and other equipment to serve smoothies as part of their reimbursable school meals program in five schools. | $11,621 |
| City of Methuen Methuen Public Schools Methuen, MA | To fund the purchase of blenders and other equipment to serve smoothies as part of their reimbursable school meals program in five schools. | $10,358 |
| Mascoma Valley Regional School District SAU #62 Enfield, NH | To fund the purchase of ktichen equipment to begin reimbursable afterschool meial programs in four schools. | $7,596 |
| Old Rochester Regional School District Mattapoisett, MA | To fund the purchase of service carts to begin a grab-n-go reimbursable breakfast program in the senior/junior high school. | $6,515 |
| Town of Smithfield School Department Smithfield, RI | To fund the purchase of blenders and other equipment to serve smoothies as part of their reimbursable school meals program in six schools. | $6,489 |
| City of Everett Everett, MA | To fund the purchase of service carts to begin a grab-n-go reimbursable breakfast program in the high school. | $5,320 |
| Town of Sutton Sutton, MA | To fund the purchase of blenders and other equipment to serve smoothies as part of their reimbursable school meals program in two schools. | $5,296 |
| City of Nashua Nashua, NH | To fund the purchase of service carts to begin a grab-n-go reimbursable breakfast program in two schools. | $5,156 |
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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 | $722,930 | $2,183,869 | $2,197,127 | — | — | $9,540 |
| 2023 | $707,325 | $2,152,749 | $2,129,123 | — | — | $4,218 |
| 2022 | $703,039 | $1,896,304 | $2,118,811 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,001,138 | $2,290,609 | $2,107,650 | $58,351 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $929,956 | $2,309,423 | $2,233,736 | $136,309 | 8 | — |
About New England Dairy and Food Council
Based on IRS filings
New England Dairy and Food Council is a nonprofit organization, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $723K in total assets. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New England Dairy and Food Council is led by Jennifer Karl, CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Karl
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Dolloff
Chairwoman
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Harkopf
Director of Nutrition
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $110K (2024)
James Jacquier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Brands
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Sweet
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Nop
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcella Guillette
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clara Ayer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suszyne Burch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane E. Krol
Manager Youth Wellness
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $119K (2024)
Lisa Robinson
Vice President & Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Amanda Aldred
Senior Manager School Nutritio
Senior Manager School Nutrition → Senior Manager School Nutritio, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $106K (2024)
Harold Howrigan Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Barnes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Doton
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bernie Guillemette (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rob Wheeler (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Desjardins (2020–2021) — Director & Termed
- Former: Larry Bailey (2020) — Treasurer & Retired
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $177K, to Lisa Robinson (VP, Operations). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New England Dairy and Food Council
How large is New England Dairy and Food Council?
New England Dairy and Food Council reported $723K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
Where does New England Dairy and Food Council operate?
New England Dairy and Food Council has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
What is New England Dairy and Food Council's EIN?
New England Dairy and Food Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1661230. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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