The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Newburyport, MA EIN: 04-6044618

Provide financial assistance to teachers in the Newburyport, MA public school system.

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc at a glance

In short: The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $300K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2026)
$300,000
+50.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$300,000
+50.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$300,000
Total assets
$12,792,074
+21.0% vs 2025
Primary geography
Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Newburyport Public Schools: $300KNewburyport Public Schools$300K

The largest 2026 recipient was Newburyport Public Schools ($300K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Newburyport

How The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $300K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newburyport Public Schools Newburyport, MATo provide conference and workshop scholarships$300,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$12,792,074$719,954$458,810$300,0001$719,954
2025$10,569,834$2,564,323$425,348$200,0001$2,564,323
2024$10,246,340$355,630$404,838$220,0001$355,630
2023$9,600,195$292,879$423,273$275,0001$292,879
2022$9,601,857$570,843$363,443$245,0001$570,843
2021$9,638,547$414,163$336,952$193,0001$414,163
2020$7,806,870$578,656$347,647$140,0001$578,656

About The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newburyport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $720K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc is led by Nonie Olson, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Nonie Olson

    President

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    $4K (2020) → $4K (2026)

  • James Marshall

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $4K (2020) → $4K (2026)

  • Thomas Bean

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $4K (2020) → $4K (2026)

  • Joan Sheehan

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    $2K (2024) → $4K (2026)

  • Mark Littlefield

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    $5K (2020) → $6K (2026)

  • Renee Ames

    Clerk

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    $4K (2020) → $4K (2026)

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Jean Kirkpatrick (2020) — Director
  • Former: Katherine Hollerer (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Mark Littlefield — Treasurer: $6KMark LittlefieldTreasurer$6KJames Marshall — Director: $4KJames MarshallDirector$4KThomas Bean — Director: $4KThomas BeanDirector$4KJoan Sheehan — Director: $4KJoan SheehanDirector$4KNonie Olson — President: $4KNonie OlsonPresident$4KRenee Ames — Clerk: $4KRenee AmesClerk$4K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Mark Littlefield (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc

How much does The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc give each year?

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $200K across 1 grant.

How large is The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc?

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $720K.

What is The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc?

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newburyport, MA. It holds $12.8M in total assets as of 2026.

Where does The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc operate?

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What is The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc's EIN?

The Swasey Fund for Relief of Public School Teachers of Newburyport Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6044618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 22, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 6, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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