General Charitable Society
Preselected recipients only
General Charitable Society is a private foundation in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $62,458 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $38,958. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$62,458
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$38,958
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,919 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,890 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $53,919 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $62,458 | 5 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
General Charitable Society says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What General Charitable Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $62,458 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Basic needs assistance | $38,958 |
| Individual | Tuition assistance | $22,000 |
| Individual | Assistence to nbpt residents | $500 |
| NBPT Community Services | Basic needs assistance | $500 |
| Boys Girls Club | Assistance to children | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Ayres
- Megan van Vliet
- Martha Leen
- Sue Blumenscheid
- Diane Goodwin
Questions people ask
Does General Charitable Society accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does General Charitable Society give?
$62,458 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs General Charitable Society?
Its 2024 filing lists Beth Ayres (Assistant Tr), Megan van Vliet (Vice Preside), Martha Leen (Secretary) and Sue Blumenscheid (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does General Charitable Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.