The Beveridge Family Foundation
The Beveridge Family Foundation is a private independent foundation located in West Newbury, Massachusetts. Established in 2000, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking and philanthropic engagement in Western Massachusetts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.8M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+4.7% YoY
Grant Count
135
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life in Hampden and Hampshire counties by supporting nonprofit organizations through engagement and grant-making. The foundation preserves and advances Frank Stanley Beveridge's philanthropic vision through initiatives supporting:
- Youth development
- Health
- Education
- Religion
- Arts
- Environment
The foundation's vision is a vibrant and equitable community where every individual can thrive.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 142 grants in 2024. Recent grant examples include:
Review Cycle
is August 1, 2026, and applications are being accepted. Prospective applicants are directed to review the eligibility section before applying.
How to Apply
, with changes implemented in October 2025. The current grant deadline is August 1, 2026, and applications are being accepted. Prospective applicants are directed to review the eligibility section before applying.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations in Hampden County and Hampshire County in Western Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $62,816,494
- Total Revenue: $4,558,441
- Total Expenses: $3,592,523
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,939,998
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $60,560,634
- Total Giving: $2,429,910
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,462,069
The foundation maintains one employee and is staffed minimally for its operations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,816,494 | $60,560,634 | $56,758,354 |
| Revenue | $4,558,441 | $1,764,719 | $2,269,828 |
| Expenses | $3,592,523 | $3,393,253 | $3,563,036 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,026,423 | $2,821,756 | $2,914,782 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,038,400 | $1,198,017 | $1,747,268 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,051,626 | $2,855,425 | $2,919,583 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Beveridge Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ward S. Caswell (President)
- Philip Caswell (Trustee)
- Ruth S. Dupont (Trustee)
- Fred Palmer (Board Member, joined October 2020)
- Henry Du Pont (Board Member, joined October 2020)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARD S CASWELL | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $200,000 |
| PHILIP CASWELL III | EMERITUS | 0.5 | — |
| RUTH S DUPONT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $6,000 |
| LEAH BEVERIDGE RICHARDSON | CLERK | 1 | $6,000 |
| CHRISTA PALMER BIGUE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $6,000 |
| PETER WESTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $8,000 |
| JABEZ PALMER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $7,000 |
| FREDERICK WILLIAM STECHER | TREASURER | 2 | $9,000 |
| JONATHAN CASWELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $9,000 |
| ALEXANDRA B RUSSELL | ASSISTANT CLERK | 1 | $7,000 |
| PATRICE SWAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $7,000 |
| FREDERIC PALMER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $7,000 |
| HENRY DUPONT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY REICHE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $7,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation released its fifth President's Report in Spring 2024, highlighting recent accomplishments and aspirations. The report noted that the Board had resumed releasing regular reports following the global pandemic period.
The foundation has partnered with an innovation accelerator to boost support for nonprofits in the region. Recent grant recipients have included Harmony House ($35,000), CitySpace for the Old Town Hall project ($35,000), and Mental Health America ($30,000).
Harmony House receives $35K grant from the Beveridge Family FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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