Newton Conservators Inc
Promote and preserve open space in Newton MA; function as local land trust (holding Conservation Easements for 8 city-owned parks and 1 private property); conduct educational walks and webinars for the public use of open spaces; improve open spaces through trail restoration and invasive plant management; publish trail guide, almanac, and educational newsletter.
Newton Conservators Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $841,087
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $85,346
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $27,967
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $33,689
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Newton Conservators Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $14K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Newton MA Newton, MA | There are three components: 1) $10K was contributed as matching funds to the City's trail restoration grant-funded project called "Marty Sender Trail Restoration Phase 2". This project is funded by the MA state Department of Conservation and Recreation; the grant program requires matching funds from the community. The state approved the city to manage the project. 2) $2.5K was contributed to the City's Environmental Science Program, a summer educational program for middle and high school students. Newton Conservators' donation to the program is used to provide scholarships so that more students can afford to attend. Newton Conservators donates annually to this program, either $2K or $2.5K. 3) $581 was contributed to the City's Parks department to provide matching funds for installation of a gate at a local park, so that the public could have access to a walk along the adjoining Charles River. | $13,084 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $841,087 | $85,346 | $33,689 | — | — | $27,967 |
| 2024 | $731,488 | $80,531 | $23,328 | — | — | $34,658 |
| 2023 | $654,133 | $97,878 | $31,631 | — | — | $20,043 |
| 2022 | $545,796 | $69,513 | $42,077 | $13,084 | 1 | $20,602 |
| 2021 | $595,228 | $153,219 | $58,264 | — | — | $17,565 |
| 2020 | $472,182 | $284,225 | $267,008 | $13,947 | 1 | $7,619 |
About Newton Conservators Inc
Based on IRS filings
Newton Conservators Inc is a public charity, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $841K in total assets. Net investment income was $28K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newton Conservators Inc is led by Katherine Howard, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Howard
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Wilkinson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Carter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hepburn
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Brody
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Green
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Finch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Mallory
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Gilmore
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Barrer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Kuklinski
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hagar
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Corbin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Regosin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Bowman
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Devore
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Backer
Co-Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Smith
Co-Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Clarke
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nyssa Patten
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Ingerson
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Margaret Doris (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: George Mansfield (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: AnnaMaria Abernathy (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Newton Conservators Inc
How large is Newton Conservators Inc?
Newton Conservators Inc reported $841K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $85K.
Where does Newton Conservators Inc operate?
Newton Conservators Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Newton Conservators Inc's EIN?
Newton Conservators Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6116074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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