The Battles Foundation Inc
The Battles Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lowell, Massachusetts. It provides charitable support to local-area nonprofit organizations and reported making 31 grants totaling $106,500 in 2025.
The Battles Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Battles Foundation Inc gave $107K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,500
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,435
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,801,872
- +10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2025)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Battles Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request to the foundation. Requests are reviewed individually; the filing states no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- September 1.
- Deadline
- September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: The Battles Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 151 Warren Street Suite 220, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 452-5732
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Battles Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pan Mass Challenge ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Battles Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $115K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Msaa Franklin, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| House of Hope Lowell, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Learn Lowell, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Runway for Recovery Newburyport, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Altrusa International Inc North Chelmsford, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Teamwork Lowell, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation Lowell, MA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Utec Lowell, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990-PF (private foundation). EIN: 042134817.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,801,872 | $122,817 | $137,216 | $106,500 | 31 | $116,260 | $101,861 | $129,771 |
| 2024 | $2,529,171 | $74,814 | $139,072 | $104,800 | 27 | $113,548 | $54,375 | $119,428 |
| 2023 | $2,337,221 | $227,423 | $127,360 | $102,000 | 25 | $110,639 | $210,702 | $107,155 |
| 2022 | $2,073,701 | $79,433 | $146,448 | $114,500 | 24 | $127,655 | $60,640 | $113,193 |
| 2021 | $2,771,996 | $311,966 | $123,610 | $94,000 | 21 | $101,569 | $291,279 | $125,309 |
| 2020 | $2,481,138 | $81,550 | $87,423 | $58,500 | 15 | — | $64,155 | $106,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Battles Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing says it provides charitable support to local-area nonprofit organizations. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Community Teamwork describes its work as reducing poverty and fostering equality through housing, education, and economic opportunities. House of Hope says it provides temporary shelter, advocacy, and care for people experiencing homelessness. Project Learn describes its work connecting Lowell young people to college- and career-related learning, training, and credentials. Runway for Recovery says it supports families affected by breast cancer.
Other 2025 recipients include UTEC, whose mission is to help disconnected young people pursue social and economic success, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, whose mission is to help young people realize their potential.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 31 grants totaling $106,500 in 2025, 27 totaling $104,800 in 2024, and 25 totaling $102,000 in 2023. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $10,000 each to Pan Mass Challenge and MSAA. House of Hope, Project Learn, Runway for Recovery, Altrusa International, Community Teamwork, and Greater Lowell Community Foundation each received $5,000. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell and UTEC each received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tarina M. Mansur, Kam Kane, Daniel J. Mansur, and Brian J. Stafford as directors; Ginger B. Pearson as executive director and clerk; Nels A. Palm as treasurer; and Barbara S. Pearson as president and director.
The Battles Foundation Inc is led by Barbara S Pearson, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara S Pearson
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger B Pearson
Exe Director & Clerk
Executive Director & 2nd Vice President → Exe Director & Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Brian J Stafford
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J Mansur
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kam Kane
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tarina M Mansur
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nels A Palm
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arthur J Simensen (2020–2023) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Jack O'Connor (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Marianne Andreozzi (2020–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Ginger B Pearson (Exe Dir/ Clerk).
Frequently asked questions about The Battles Foundation Inc
How much does The Battles Foundation Inc give each year?
The Battles Foundation Inc gave $107K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 27 grants.
What is The Battles Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Battles Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,435, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Battles Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Battles Foundation Inc give grants?
The Battles 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 Lowell, MA (20 grants).
Does The Battles Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Battles Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants) and "Charity" (4 grants).
Who are The Battles Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Battles Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pan Mass Challenge ($10,000), Msaa ($10,000) and House of Hope ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Battles Foundation Inc?
The Battles Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Battles Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing says it provides charitable support to local-area nonprofit organizations. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Battles Foundation Inc?
Submit a written request to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Battles Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Battles Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2134817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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