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.
New England Education Society at a glance
In short: New England Education Society gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $979K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,957,322
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $978,661
- Median grant
- $978,661
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who New England Education Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Funds Advanced 1979-2018 to Various Students at Bu School of Theology ($1.4M). Together the top 2 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Funds Advanced 1979-2018 to Various Students at Bu School of Theology Boston, MA | Educational | $1,354,324 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | Educational | $602,998 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $7,315 | $1,979,829 | $1,957,322 | 2 | — | $1,907 |
| 2020 | $1,972,514 | $75,466 | $29,346 | — | — | $54,565 | $47,238 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New England Education Society is led by Earl R. Beane, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Earl R. Beane
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Fitts Esq.
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 New England Education Society
How much does New England Education Society give each year?
New England Education Society gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New England Education Society operate?
New England Education Society has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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