New England Education Society
New England Education Society is a private foundation, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$979K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New England Education Society reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About New England Education Society
Based on IRS filings
New England Education Society is a private foundation, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,972,514 |
| Revenue | $7,315 | $75,466 |
| Expenses | $1,979,829 | $29,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $54,565 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,907 | $47,238 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Funds Advanced 1979-2018 to Various Students at Bu School of Theology ($1,354,324), Trustees of Boston University ($602,998).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $602,998 |
| FUNDS ADVANCED 1979-2018 TO VARIOUS STUDENTS AT BU SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY BOSTON, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $1,354,324 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV EARL R BEANE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID W FITTS ESQ | TREASURER, SECRETARY & DIR | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does New England Education Society operate?
New England Education Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does New England Education Society award?
In 2021, New England Education Society awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $979K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is New England Education Society required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, New England Education Society reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is New England Education Society's EIN?
New England Education Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6067431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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