Newton Schools Foundation Inc
The advance excellence and equity in the newton public schools by funding and supporting promising initiatives, professional development, and programs that close gaps in achievement and opportunity.
Newton Schools Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,497,294
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $406,694
- -62.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $196,537
- -76.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $326,053
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Newton Schools Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Newton Schools Foundation Inc
Who Newton Schools Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Price Global Education Leadership Fund Newton, MA | International Travel Scholarships to Students Needing Financial Support | $176,923 |
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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 | $3,497,294 | $406,694 | $326,053 | — | — | $196,537 |
| 2024 | $3,313,218 | $1,087,993 | $356,152 | — | — | $817,999 |
| 2023 | $3,208,087 | $414,181 | $405,923 | — | — | $57,689 |
| 2022 | $3,048,691 | $532,671 | $542,851 | $176,923 | 1 | $180,311 |
| 2021 | $3,552,939 | $343,461 | $297,296 | — | — | $45,273 |
| 2020 | $2,891,824 | $287,713 | $311,867 | — | — | $7,071 |
About Newton Schools Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Newton Schools Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $197K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newton Schools Foundation Inc is led by Karen Manning, Director & Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Manning
Director & Co-President
Director → Director & Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Fitzpatrick
Director & Co-President
Director → Director & Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Fisher Gomberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhanna Kidwell
Director
Director → Co-President & Director, 2021
Co-President & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delia Cheung Hom
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Carrol Bennett
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Scott
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Adams
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hite
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wetlaufer
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty McCabe
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mistrot
Director & Executive Officio
Director → Director & Executive Officio, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Victor
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Brickell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Stein
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Amy Werner (2020–2024) — President & Director
- Former: Liz Hiser (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Maureen Oates (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Freida Dweck (2024) — Clerk & Director
- Former: Bruce McVittie (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Frieda Dweck (2020–2023) — Clerk & Director
- Former: Carmen Pancerella (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Claire Sokoloff (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marcia Tabenken (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Shawna Giggey Mashal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eileen Sandberg (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Strope (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amelia Angella (2020) — Director
- Former: Jan Gilpin (2020) — Director
- Former: Liz Richardson (2020) — Director
- Former: Rosemarie Mullin (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Perry (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.
Frequently asked questions about Newton Schools Foundation Inc
How large is Newton Schools Foundation Inc?
Newton Schools Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $407K.
What is Newton Schools Foundation Inc?
Newton Schools Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newton, MA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Newton Schools Foundation Inc operate?
Newton Schools Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Newton Schools Foundation Inc's EIN?
Newton Schools Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7065010. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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