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The Williston Northampton School

Public charity · Grantmaker Easthampton, MA EIN: 04-1975990 Website

The Williston Northampton School inspires students to live with purpose, passion and integrity. The school's philosophy comprises the tenents of respect for self and others, responsibility and trust, and honesty and integrity. The school's values are encapsulated by these tenents: academic excellence, individuality, responsibility, community and collaboration.

The Williston Northampton School at a glance

In short: The Williston Northampton School gave $30K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$30,000
+0.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
3
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$10,000
+0.0% vs 2024
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$130,008,373
+5.4% vs 2024
Primary geography
Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Williston Northampton School funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Workhub Corp: $10KWorkhub Corp$10KMass General: $10KMass General$10KEmily Williston Memorial Library: $10KEmily Williston MemorialLibrary$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Workhub Corp ($10K). Together the top 3 received $30K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

EasthamptonNorthampton

How The Williston Northampton School gives

  • Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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$10K$20K$30K$40K2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 3 grants2024 3 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $32K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Workhub Corp Easthampton, MACharitable Support$10,000
Mass General Northampton, MACharitable Support$10,000
Emily Williston Memorial Library Easthampton, MACharitable Support for the City of Easthampton$10,000
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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
2025$130,008,373$44,339,981$42,021,779$30,0003$1,986,024
2024$123,324,697$45,797,662$38,788,854$30,0003$1,855,539
2023$109,007,562$40,763,099$38,386,436$31,6302$1,666,094
2022$100,619,158$41,610,730$36,799,139$23,8622$870,786
2021$99,838,063$34,752,477$34,517,647$20,0002$984,738

About The Williston Northampton School

Based on IRS filings

The Williston Northampton School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Easthampton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $130.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $2.0M.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Williston Northampton School is led by John Hazen White Jr., Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 36 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • John Hazen White Jr.

    Chair

    Chairman → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Wing

    Director of Physical Plant

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $110K (2023) → $127K (2025)

  • Deborah Lennon Unitl

    Director of Finance & Aux. Operations

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $127K (2025)

  • Eleanor Ballard

    Director of Advancement

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $128K (2025)

  • Claire Kelley Hardon

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clayton T. Hardon Jr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ellen Rosenburg Livingston

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jesse Eaton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John P. Booth Jr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph T. Regali

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mijanou Malise Spurdle

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard S. Wagman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard T. Monopoli

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stewart B. Reed

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Perry

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryant S. McBride

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cherie A. Holmes

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Bruce

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jondelle Jenkins

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John T. Risley

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristi J. Prigmore

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Ellen Bull

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paula A. Monopoli

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brett Barth

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph Wold

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terence Martin

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jay Queenin

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa McCarthy

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Dietrich

    Dean of Enrollment Management

    Director of Admissions → Dean of Enrollment Management, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $139K (2021) → $156K (2025)

  • Eric Yates

    Chief Advancement Officer

    Assistant Secretary & CAO → Chief Advancement Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $170K (2021) → $215K (2025)

  • Robert W. Hill III

    Head of School

    Head of School → Head of School & Trustee, 2023

    Head of School & Trustee → Head of School, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $369K (2021) → $486K (2025)

  • Peter Holden

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $134K (2024) → $270K (2025)

  • Daniel Decelles

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fred Allardyce

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin R. Hoben

    Vice Chair

    Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Alcock

    Vice Chair

    Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (17)
  • Former: Jaidip Chanda (2021–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 6/2024
  • Former: William V. Fogg (2021–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 6/2024
  • Former: Corinne Fogg (2023–2025) — Dean of Faculty · Filing note: Until 12/2024
  • Former: Charles B. McCullagh Jr. (2021–2024) — CFO & Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Laurie Cormier (2023–2024) — Director of Advancement
  • Former: Deborah Lennon (2024) — Director of Finance & Auxiliary Operations
  • Former: Jason Queenin (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Ann Sonnenfeld (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Bradley S. Foster (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Mark Conroy (2022–2023) — Director of Athletics
  • Former: Ann Pickrell (2021–2022) — Assistant Head of School
  • Former: Gregory Tuleja (2021–2022) — Academic Dean
  • Former: Kathryn Noble (2021–2022) — Dean of Students
  • Former: Whitney F. Small (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Cyrus E. Driver (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: H. Reid Sterrett IV (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Patrick Burke (2021) — Director of Advancement

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

Robert W Hill III — Head of School: $486KRobert W Hill IIIHead of School$486KPeter Holden — Chief Financial Officer: $270KPeter HoldenChief Financial Officer$270KEric Yates — Chief Advancement Officer: $215KEric YatesChief Advancement Officer$215KChristopher Dietrich — Dean of Enrollment Management: $156KChristopher DietrichDean of Enrollment Management$156KEleanor Ballard as of 0924 — Director of Advancement: $128KEleanor Ballard as of…Director of Advancement$128KBrian Wing — Director of Physical Plant: $127KBrian WingDirector of Physical Plant$127KDeborah Lennon Unitl 0525 — Director of Finance & Aux. Operations: $127KDeborah Lennon Unitl…Director of Finance & Aux.…$127KCorinne Fogg Until 1224 — Dean of Faculty: $126KCorinne Fogg Until 1224Dean of Faculty$126K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $486K, to Robert W Hill III (Head of School). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Williston Northampton School

How much does The Williston Northampton School give each year?

The Williston Northampton School gave $30K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 3 grants.

What is The Williston Northampton School's typical grant size?

The Williston Northampton School's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Williston Northampton School give grants?

The Williston Northampton School gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Easthampton, MA (2 grants).

Does The Williston Northampton School give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Williston Northampton School's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

How large is The Williston Northampton School?

The Williston Northampton School reported $130.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44.3M.

What is The Williston Northampton School?

The Williston Northampton School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Easthampton, MA. It holds $130.0M in total assets as of 2025.

What is The Williston Northampton School's EIN?

The Williston Northampton School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1975990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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