Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent
To serve the people and community through benevolent programs.
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent at a glance
In short: Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent gave $10K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,500
- +11.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,167
- -25.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $883,020
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Berkshire Vet Outreach ($4K). Together the top 3 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $545 (2021) to $10K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Vet Outreach Pittsfield, MA | Food Assistance | $3,500 |
| Camp Happy Place Pittsfield, MA | Support | $3,000 |
| Senior Food Pantry Pittsfield, MA | Food Assistance | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $883,020 | $280,282 | $152,819 | $9,500 | 3 | $136,303 |
| 2025 | $821,108 | $207,522 | $174,738 | $8,500 | 2 | $38,976 |
| 2024 | $803,316 | $217,812 | $142,729 | $8,000 | 3 | $16,348 |
| 2023 | $636,469 | $131,598 | $128,791 | $8,000 | 1 | $18,382 |
| 2022 | $666,212 | $153,194 | $88,273 | $7,500 | 2 | $43,197 |
| 2021 | $610,870 | $55,152 | $67,504 | $545 | Total only | $17,150 |
| 2020 | $539,417 | $169,597 | $155,517 | — | — | $19,828 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent
Based on IRS filings
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent is a public charity, based in Pittsfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $883K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $136K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jude Wesselman
Trustee
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leo J Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Donald Lesure
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Arthur J Robitaille
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Lorenzo Marangoni
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M Sawyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Jerry LaBerteaux
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2026)
Debra Cobb
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Inner Guard → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana Schnopp
Exalted Ruler
Esquire → Esteemed Loyal Knoght, 2025
Esteemed Loyal Knoght → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane OBrien
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Esteemed Leading Knight → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2025
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Cobb
Inner Guard
Tiler → Inner Guard, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kevin W Cahill
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2024
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sean M Devens
Chaplain
Trustee → Chaplain, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Deborah I Provencher
Esquire
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Peter S Rowett
Tiler
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Craig A Laurin (2020–2025) — Chaplain
- Former: Edward Blake Jr. (2020–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin E Leighton (2020–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: William Sawyer (2023–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Paula Laurin (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Albert Hugabone (2020–2022) — Esquire
- Former: Andrea Lancia (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bonnie Avery (2020–2022) — Esteemed Leading Knight
- Former: Darcy St John (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph J Drury (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William Avery (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brian Andrews (2020–2021) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Judith Wesselman (2020–2021) — Esteemed Loyal Knight
- Former: h Lancia (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Peter Velez (2020) — Exalted Ruler
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $4K, to Elizabeth M Sawyer (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent
How much does Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent give each year?
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent gave $10K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $9K across 2 grants.
What is Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent's typical grant size?
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,167, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent give grants?
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (3 grants).
Does Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent?
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent reported $883K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $280K.
What is Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent's EIN?
Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1079700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Pittsfield Adams Lodge No 272 of the Benevolent funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pittsfield-adams-lodge-no-272-of-the-benevolent-morg_c81751b08cc545fbb82a11d8f8e234df
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