New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. It supports senior tennis in New England through tournaments and competitions, and its website describes grants for instruction and other activities that promote tennis among senior adults.
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc at a glance
In short: New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc gave $8K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $586.429), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,210
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $586
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $33,301
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 Cedar Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781) 718-4611
Website: https://www.nestf.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concord Country Club ($2K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($4,210), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (62%), Connecticut (19%), Rhode Island (12%), and New Hampshire (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 768% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $10K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Country Club Concord, MA | Tournament Award | $1,600 |
| Guilford Racquet & Swim Club Guilford, CT | Tournament Award | $1,000 |
| New Agawam LLC Rumford, RI | Tournament Award | $1,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,210 |
| Hartford Tennis Club W Hartford, CT | Tournament Award | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,301 | $30,030 | $17,909 | $8,210 | 14 | $8,210 | $720 | $1,069 |
| 2024 | $21,180 | $25,180 | $16,083 | $9,610 | 16 | $9,610 | $380 | $814 |
| 2023 | $12,083 | $22,921 | $17,023 | $9,810 | 13 | $9,810 | $71 | $449 |
| 2022 | $6,185 | $21,526 | $15,844 | $8,610 | 11 | $8,610 | — | $165 |
| 2021 | $503 | $8,600 | $8,963 | $5,075 | 6 | $5,075 | — | $34 |
| 2020 | $866 | $5,350 | $6,164 | $3,100 | 3 | — | — | $63 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated goal is to promote tennis among senior adults in New England and support their physical and mental well-being through instruction, education, clinics, programs, and competitive events. Its website also describes support for senior tennis news and tournament information, senior competitions, and grants for instruction.
The 2025 filing lists tournament awards among the grant purposes. Among the recipients, Concord Country Club describes its mission as maintaining and operating recreational and social facilities for its members. Hartford Tennis Club describes its purpose as providing an outdoor tennis facility and instruction for members and guests.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $8,210. Grants ranged from $200 to $1,600, with a median of $500. The largest listed awards were $1,600 to Concord Country Club in Concord, Massachusetts; $1,000 each to Guilford Racquet & Swim Club in Guilford, Connecticut, and New Agawam LLC in Rumford, Rhode Island; and $675 each to two individual recipients in Massachusetts. The listed grant purposes were tournament awards.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Separately, its grants webpage describes a Program Grant Request process by mail and says the board will award up to $500 to an individual or organization submitting a proposal aligned with the foundation’s goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wade S Frame as president; Heather Anastos as treasurer; and Davida Dinerman as director/clerk. Other listed directors are Peter Allen, Juana Okayama Luneau, Amy E Read, Sheila J Weinstock, Steve Gulla, Chris Holmes, and John Wilcox.
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc is led by Wade S. Frame, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wade S. Frame
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gulla
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Amy E. Read
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Holmes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davida Dinerman
Director & Clerk
Director → Director & Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wilcox
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila J. Weinstock
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Norbeck
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juana Okayama Luneau
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Willoughby
Director & Clerk
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Anastos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carla Breton (2022–2023) — Clerk
- Former: George Ulrich (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through 10/2022
- Former: Judy Vanraalte Clerk (2022) — Clerk · Filing note: Through 10/2022
- Former: Judy Van Raalte (2020–2021) — Clerk
- Former: Dorcas R. Miller (2020) — Clerk
- Former: Kenneth C. Miller (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Steve Gulla (Director).
Frequently asked questions about New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc
How much does New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc give each year?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc gave $8K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 16 grants.
What is New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's typical grant size?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $586, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc give grants?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and Rhode Island (12%).
Does New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tournament Award" (14 grants).
Who are New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's largest grantees?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Concord Country Club ($1,600), Guilford Racquet & Swim Club ($1,000) and New Agawam LLC ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($4,210), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc reported $33K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to promote tennis among senior adults in New England and support their physical and mental well-being through instruction, education, clinics, programs, and competitive events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check nestf.net for any change to that policy.
What is New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's EIN?
New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3295341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does New England Senior Tennis Foundationinc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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