Newburyport Howard Benevolent
Newburyport Howard Benevolent is a private foundation, based in Newburyport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $113K.
Newburyport Howard Benevolent at a glance
In short: Newburyport Howard Benevolent gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,087
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,386
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $3,029,411
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Newburyport Howard Benevolent funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newburyport Citizens ($100K). Together the top 8 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 44 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Newburyport Howard Benevolent gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $164K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport Citizens Newburyport, MA | Individual's Support | $100,337 |
| Neighbor's Table Amesbury, MA | Feed the Poor | $10,000 |
| Community Action & Services Newburyport, MA | Aid and Education for Children | $10,000 |
| First Parish Church Newbury, MA | Feed the Poor | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Newburyport, MA | Assistance of the Poor | $9,500 |
| Elder Services Newburyport, MA | Assitance to the Elderly | $8,250 |
| Salisbury Senior Center Salisbury, MA | Seniors Suppport | $6,000 |
| Pettengill House Salisbury, MA | Aid Local Poor Citizens | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,029,411 | $180,239 | $225,885 | $155,087 | 8 | $189,847 | $113,027 |
| 2024 | $3,075,057 | $382,566 | $224,385 | $163,875 | 10 | $189,795 | $114,244 |
| 2023 | $2,916,876 | $163,597 | $149,330 | $91,924 | 9 | $117,844 | $98,865 |
| 2022 | $2,902,609 | $145,525 | $167,985 | $113,444 | 9 | $139,364 | $83,239 |
| 2021 | $2,925,069 | $174,346 | $145,364 | $88,947 | 8 | — | $62,845 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newburyport Howard Benevolent is led by Robert Gould, President on every filing since 2021; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Gould
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Marcia Wallace
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Thomas Howard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
William McClellan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Terry Martin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Nancy Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Ralph Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kim Demaranville (2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Demaranville (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: William McClennan (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $8K, to Robert Gould (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Newburyport Howard Benevolent
How much does Newburyport Howard Benevolent give each year?
Newburyport Howard Benevolent gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $164K across 10 grants.
What is Newburyport Howard Benevolent's typical grant size?
Newburyport Howard Benevolent's median grant in 2025 was $9,750, and its average grant was $19,386, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Newburyport Howard Benevolent give grants?
Newburyport Howard Benevolent gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newburyport, MA (4 grants) and Salisbury, MA (2 grants).
Does Newburyport Howard Benevolent give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Newburyport Howard Benevolent's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Newburyport Howard Benevolent's largest grantees?
Newburyport Howard Benevolent's largest 2025 grantees include Newburyport Citizens ($100,337), Neighbor's Table ($10,000) and Community Action & Services ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Newburyport Howard Benevolent?
Newburyport Howard Benevolent reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $180K.
What is Newburyport Howard Benevolent's EIN?
Newburyport Howard Benevolent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6041304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2021–2025
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