Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc
The mission of the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE) is to foster historic preservation and continued use of the citys architectural heritage to enhance community and economic vitality in New Bedford.
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc at a glance
In short: Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $2,471,388
- +3.8% 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 November 2026.
Who Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillman Firehouse LLC ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillman Firehouse LLC New Bedford, MA | construction rehab | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,471,388 | $765,257 | $618,596 | $300,000 | 1 | $27,275 |
| 2024 | $2,381,982 | $772,875 | $451,975 | — | — | $20,599 |
| 2023 | $2,095,193 | $1,086,771 | $1,138,003 | — | — | $12,278 |
| 2022 | $2,545,477 | $1,103,377 | $1,192,331 | — | — | $368 |
| 2021 | $2,546,226 | $938,473 | $1,247,708 | — | — | $305 |
| 2020 | $2,567,689 | $680,876 | $384,492 | — | — | $208 |
About Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc
Based on IRS filings
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in New Bedford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc is led by Erin Miranda, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Miranda
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
$113K (2025)
Diana Henry
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Burnes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Parrish
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wyzenbeek
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Murray
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Pacheco
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Anjo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Turpin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Ritter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliet Loranger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Howland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle N Poyant
Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Dagold
First Vice President
First Vice P → First Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Blake
Second Vice President
Director → Second Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Silva
Secretary & Clerk
Director → Secretary & Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Carl Silva (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Colleen Trahan (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: June Goguen (2020–2024) — Secretary & Clerk
- Former: Patricia Thornton (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Hawes (2020–2024) — Assistant Secretary & Clerk
- Former: Melissa Costa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Jones (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Denise Madeira (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Duff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jake Gamache (2021) — Director
- Former: Danielle Poulin (2020) — Director
- Former: John Jake Gamache (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Pawlowski (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Almeida (2020) — 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 $113K, to Erin Miranda (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc
How much does Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc give each year?
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc?
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $765K.
What is Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc?
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in New Bedford, MA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc operate?
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc's EIN?
Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6130520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
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