Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)

AUBURNDALE, MA EIN: 04-6054630 Website

The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Auburndale, Massachusetts. The organization has served the Newton community since 1872, originally chartered in 1884 as the Rebecca Pomroy Newton Home for Orphan Girls, adopting its current name in 1955. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

+2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$131K

+3.6% YoY

Grant Count

-10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+15.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation seeks to assist worthy charitable organizations in Newton, Massachusetts, with a special preference for organizations that provide training, education, and counseling for girls and young women in need. The foundation funds organizations that provide health-building, educational, and recreational opportunities to people of all ages, with particular emphasis on supporting local Newton-based nonprofits serving women and girls.

Grantmaking

The foundation actively awards grants to support the operations of public charities. Based on recent filing data:

Grant Range

** $2,500 - $24,931

Average Grant

amount:** Approximately $7,647

Review Cycle

typically in early March for the following funding cycle.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses exclusively on organizations located in Newton, Massachusetts, and serving the Newton community.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $648K (100%)

States

Massachusetts

Cities

BostonFraminghamNeedhamNewtonNewtonvilleWalthamWest Newton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2025:

Total assets: $1,983,770
Total revenues: $199,203
Total expenses: $151,089
Number of employees: 0

As of 2024:

Total assets: $1,935,656
Total giving: $126,617

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,983,770	$1,935,656	$1,956,744
Revenue	$199,203	$123,401	$106,449
Expenses	$151,089	$144,489	$140,995
Qualifying Distributions	$136,262	$132,117	$128,433
Net Investment Income	$159,071	$90,902	$59,002
Distributable Amount	$129,796	$124,821	$120,432

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

83 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)

Foundation

Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Grant

POMROY REBECCA FOUNDATION INC (CUST)

Amount

US $2,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Newton Community Service Centers Inc Dba Family Access of Newton ($25,155), New Art Center ($10,000), Newton Community Development Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHARLES RIVER CENTER NEEDHAM, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$3,170
CITIZENS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEWTON DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION NEWTONVILLE, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$2,612
DREAMFAR HIGH SCHOOL MARATHON NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$7,500
FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS WALTHAM, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$7,000
JEWISH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER BOSTON NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$8,000
NEW ART CENTER NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$10,000
NEWTON ATHLETES UNLIMITED NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$8,000
NEWTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$10,000
NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$5,000
NEWTON COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS INC DBA FAMILY ACCESS OF NEWTON NEWTON, MA	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY	$25,155

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership includes:

Victor Lee (President)
Bradley K Sharp (Treasurer)
Churchill Franklin (Director)
Gayle Smalley (Director)
Mary-Ellen Efferen (Director)
Patie Berkman (Director)
Kathleen Carter Colantonio (Director)
Nicholas D Brandt (Director)
Anita Lichtblau (Director)
Michele M Morris (Director)

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHURCHILL FRANKLIN	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
GAYLE SMALLEY	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
MARY-ELLEN EFFEREN	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
BRADLEY K SHARP	TREASURER	0.3	—
PATIE BERKMAN	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
KATHLEEN CARTER COLANTONIO	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
NICHOLAS D BRANDT	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
ANITA LICHTBLAU	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
MICHELE M MORRIS	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
VICTOR LEE	PRESIDENT	0.3	—
AMY WORTH	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
LAURA TOWVIM	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
KATE CARPENTER BERNIER	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
CARLINE M DUROCHER	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
JENNY KLEIN-SOSA	DIRECTOR	0.3	—
BALRAJ KALSI	DIRECTOR	0.3	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation announced its 2025 grant funding cycle in January 2025, welcoming applications from local nonprofits serving women and girls in Newton. The foundation continues to actively solicit grant applications and maintains an online presence at pomroy.org, where organizations can learn about grant guidelines and application procedures.

Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Opportunites | Newton, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)?

The foundation actively awards grants to support the operations of public charities. Based on recent filing data: • **Total giving (2025):** $132,117 • **Total giving (2024):** $126,617 • **Grant range:** $2,500 - $24,931 • **Median grant amount:** $7,647 • **Average grant amount:** Approximately $7,647 • **Number of grants awarded:** 25 (recent cycle) • **Giving rate:** 6.8% Recent grant recipients have included Family Access of Newton ($25,155), New Art Center in Newton ($10,000), and The Joh…

Where does Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) make grants?

The foundation focuses exclusively on organizations located in Newton, Massachusetts, and serving the Newton community.

What size grants does Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) award?

In 2025, Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) awarded 18 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust) reported a distributable amount of $130K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)'s EIN?

Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6054630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.