Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)
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
18
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+15.1% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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)
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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, MAData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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