The Townsend Society of America
The Townsend Society of America is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it made $21K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $38K.
The Townsend Society of America at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,143,049
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $23,854
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $21,246
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $21,246
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,143,049 | $23,854 | $21,246 | $21,246 | $38,033 |
| 2024 | $1,122,870 | $23,933 | $32,343 | $32,343 | $35,684 |
| 2023 | $1,228,327 | $37,382 | $31,468 | $31,468 | $32,161 |
| 2022 | $1,131,313 | $53,429 | $31,320 | — | $24,627 |
| 2021 | $1,346,112 | $86,109 | $41,970 | — | $25,870 |
| 2020 | $1,268,955 | $36,776 | $40,234 | — | $23,530 |
| 2019 | $1,123,320 | $32,159 | $38,412 | — | $27,686 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Townsend Society of America is led by Liane T. Fenimore, Interim President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Liane T. Fenimore
Interim President
1st Vice President → Interim President, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan R. Townsend
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A. Townsend Spangrude
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lou Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margery S. Boyden
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Townsend
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard G. Townsend
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jim Townsend (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lewis Townsend (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Nicole Menchise (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Van Vonno (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Perks (2019–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Townsend Society of America
How large is The Townsend Society of America?
The Townsend Society of America reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What is The Townsend Society of America?
The Townsend Society of America is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Townsend Society of America's EIN?
The Townsend Society of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7171119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
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