Waterville Area Women's Club
Waterville Area Women's Club is a private foundation based in Waterville, Maine. Its 2023 filing states that donations are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting women and children in the greater Waterville area.
Waterville Area Women's Club at a glance
In short: Waterville Area Women's Club gave $40K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,281
- +113.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,120
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $227,257
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Waterville Area Women's Club
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says applicants must provide information about the charitable organization and the reason for requesting a donation. It also states that donations are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting women and children in the greater Waterville area. The filing names Helen Bell-Necevski as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing states that applications must be received by April 30 for donations awarded in June each year. The April 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing states that applications must be received by April 30 for donations awarded in June each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Helen Bell-Necevski
Mailing address: PO Box 1254, Waterville, ME 04903-1254
Phone: (207) 314-2622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Waterville Area Women's Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodfords Family Services ($11K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing limits donations to 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting women and children in the greater Waterville area. The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Maine recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Waterville Area Women's Club open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 196% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 328% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodfords Family Services Westbrook, ME | Classroom smartboard for waterville, Maine preschool - $1,200 and playground - $10,000 | $11,200 |
| Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence Augusta, ME | 100 Women Who Give Event Winner | $10,000 |
| Waterville Public Library Waterville, ME | New Storywalk with Naming Rights | $5,000 |
| Camp to Belong Augusta, ME | Sponsorship of Two Campers | $2,200 |
| Oakland Public Library Oakland, ME | Children's programming - $1,000 and lost books - $29 | $1,281 |
| Alfond Youth Center Waterville, ME | Camp Tracy | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-Maine Camden, ME | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum Waterville, ME | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Pine Tree Society Camp Rome, ME | Nature Trails Project | $1,000 |
| Shineon Cass Foundation Oakland, ME | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,257 | $34,036 | $54,831 | $40,281 | 19 | $45,531 | $16,992 | $13,867 |
| 2023 | $248,052 | $18,026 | $25,074 | $18,850 | 12 | $22,100 | $15,983 | $13,913 |
| 2022 | $255,100 | $30,366 | $25,582 | $18,500 | 14 | $21,750 | $24,308 | $16,584 |
| 2021 | $250,316 | $15,204 | $18,124 | $13,600 | 12 | — | $13,361 | $16,122 |
| 2020 | $253,236 | $8,688 | $22,977 | $17,000 | 13 | — | $5,199 | $14,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Waterville Area Women's Club reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2023 filing describes the giving restriction as being “per the mission,” but does not state a separate mission statement. Its grants include support for children’s programs, libraries, camps, domestic-violence services, and organizations serving people with special needs.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Woodfords Family Services says it supports and includes people with special needs and their families in Maine communities. The Children’s Discovery Museum says it offers exhibits and activities that promote developmental skills through hands-on learning and play. Maine Children’s Home describes its work as building and strengthening families and their children, while the Family Violence Project says it works to end domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $40,281. Grants ranged from $300 to $11,200, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $11,200 to Woodfords Family Services for a preschool classroom smartboard and playground; $10,000 to the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence as the winner of a “100 Women Who Give” event; $5,000 to Waterville Public Library for a new StoryWalk with naming rights; and $2,200 to Camp to Belong to sponsor two campers. Other listed grants included $1,281 to Oakland Public Library for children’s programming and lost books, and $1,000 each to Alfond Youth Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-Maine, Children’s Discovery Museum, Pine Tree Society Camp, ShineOn Cass Foundation, Waterville Soup Kitchen, and Waterville Creates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Bell-Necevski as executive director and Danielle Martin as treasurer.
Waterville Area Women's Club is led by Helen Bell-Necevski, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Bell-Necevski
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Danielle Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Helen Bell-Necevski (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Waterville Area Women's Club
How much does Waterville Area Women's Club give each year?
Waterville Area Women's Club gave $40K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 12 grants.
What is Waterville Area Women's Club's typical grant size?
Waterville Area Women's Club's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,120, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Waterville Area Women's Club that year got $3K on average.
Where does Waterville Area Women's Club give grants?
Waterville Area Women's Club gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waterville, ME (8 grants), Augusta, ME (4 grants) and Oakland, ME (4 grants).
Does Waterville Area Women's Club give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of Waterville Area Women's Club's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Waterville Area Women's Club's largest grantees?
Waterville Area Women's Club's largest 2024 grantees include Woodfords Family Services ($11,200), Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence ($10,000) and Waterville Public Library ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Waterville Area Women's Club?
Waterville Area Women's Club reported $227K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Waterville Area Women's Club fund?
The 2023 filing describes the giving restriction as being “per the mission,” but does not state a separate mission statement. Its grants include support for children’s programs, libraries, camps, domestic-violence services, and organizations serving people with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Waterville Area Women's Club?
The 2023 filing says applicants must provide information about the charitable organization and the reason for requesting a donation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Waterville Area Women's Club's EIN?
Waterville Area Women's Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0509876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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