Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $155,000 in grants to 13 organizations, including religious and charitable organizations, food pantries, and community meal and outreach programs.
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc gave $155K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,000
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,923
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $3,131,280
- +5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 North Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832-2955
Phone: (978) 360-0651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Gabriel Parish ($15K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $155K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel Parish Haverhill, MA | Religious, Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sacred Hearts Food Pantry Bradford, MA | Religious, Charitable | $15,000 |
| Holy Apostles Greek Meals Haverhill, MA | Religious, Charitable | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army of Haverhill Haverhill, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| U U Church Community Meals Haverhill, MA | Religious, Chsritable | $15,000 |
| Somebody Cares NE Haverhill, MA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Haverhill, MA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Veterans Community Outreach Haverhill, MA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| All Saints Parish Food Pantry Haverhill, MA | Religious, Charitable | $12,000 |
| West Church Food Bank Haverhill, MA | Charitable | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,131,280 | $69,937 | $158,790 | $155,000 | 13 | $155,000 | $69,937 | $153,780 |
| 2024 | $2,960,877 | $72,107 | $134,535 | $131,000 | 14 | $131,000 | $72,107 | $148,861 |
| 2023 | $2,827,457 | $165,343 | $112,654 | $109,000 | 13 | $109,000 | $67,650 | $136,874 |
| 2022 | $2,828,832 | $34,451 | $77,914 | $55,000 | 10 | $55,000 | $48,863 | $111,797 |
| 2021 | $3,310,942 | $60,932 | $196,097 | $150,000 | 12 | $150,000 | $42,737 | $105,775 |
| 2020 | $3,144,621 | $62,350 | $81,837 | — | — | — | $42,099 | $95,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations providing religious and charitable services, food assistance, community meals, and outreach. One recipient, Community Action Inc, describes its own mission as empowering individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty through education, training, advocacy, prevention, and services addressing basic human needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $155,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Among the listed recipients were St Gabriel Parish ($15,000), Sacred Hearts Food Pantry ($15,000), Holy Apostles Greek Meals ($15,000), Salvation Army of Haverhill ($15,000), U U Church Community Meals ($15,000), Somebody Cares NE ($12,000), St Vincent DePaul ($12,000), Veterans Community Outreach ($12,000), All Saints Parish Food Pantry ($12,000), West Church Food Bank ($11,000), Common Ground Cafe ($10,000), Catholic Daughters of America ($6,000), and Community Action Inc ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Galinsky as treasurer; Robert Driscoll as president; Ciara Ruiz Vargas as secretary; and Carole McAdam, Elaine Kennedy, Caitlin Masys, Melissa Kindig, Roy Wright, Patrice Friant, and Colleen Papaefthemiou as trustees.
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc is led by Robert Driscoll, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Driscoll
President
Vice Chairperson → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Masys
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole McAdam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Papaefthemiou
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kindig
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Friant
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Wright
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Galinsky
Treasurer
Trustee → Terasurer, 2021
Terasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ciara Ruiz Vargas
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patricia Horgan (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Sheila Callahan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Stevens (2020) — Treasurer
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 Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc
How much does Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc give each year?
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc gave $155K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $131K across 14 grants.
What is Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $11,923, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc give grants?
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Haverhill, MA (12 grants).
Does Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants) and "Religious, Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Gabriel Parish ($15,000), Sacred Hearts Food Pantry ($15,000) and Holy Apostles Greek Meals ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc?
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations providing religious and charitable services, food assistance, community meals, and outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stevens-Bennett Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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