Institution for Savings in Newburyport & Its Vicinity Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNewburyport, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3353621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded331
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL J JONES |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 DEPOT SQUARE, IPSWICH MA 01938 |
| Phone | 9784623106 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | SEE APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE TO BE GRANTED WITHIN NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS, AND ITS VICINITY UNLESS AN EXCEPTION IS MADE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER BENEVOLENT PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Free Library | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| YMCA of the North Shore | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $165,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | Amesbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Citizens Inn Inc | Peabody, MA | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Cape Ann YMCA | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Salem Pantry Inc | Salem, MA | Exempt purpose | $82,500 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $63,600 |
| Change Is Simple Inc | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Harborlight Community Partners | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $44,250 |
| The Open Door | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Triton Education Foundation | Byfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Newburyport Mass Lions Foundation Inc | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $38,000 |
| Newburyport Education Foundation | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $33,800 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| The Pettengill House | Amesbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Firehouse Center for the Arts | Newbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Amesbury Educational Foundation Inc | Amesbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Wellspring House Inc | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Gloucester Education Foundation Inc | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Essex, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Educational Foundation for Rockport Inc | Rockport, MA | Exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| John Ashford Link House Inc | Amesbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Bread & Roses Inc | Lawrence, MA | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Beverly Bootstraps | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Beverly Children's Learning Center | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,700 |
| Nourishing the North Shore | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc | Lawrence, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| YWCA of Newburyport | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Action Inc | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Community Action Inc | Amesbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $11,720 |
| Pine Grove School PTA | Rowley, MA | Exempt purpose | $11,393 |
| Road Runners Club of America | Salisbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Ipswich Education Foundation Inc | Ipswich, MA | Exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Topsfield Elementary Schools PTO (Tespto) | Topsfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| My Brother's Table | Lynn, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ipswich Partnership | Ipswich, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| First Parish Newbury Food Pantry | Newbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Pathways for Children | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Danvers, MA | Exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Opportunity Works Inc | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,600 |
| Triton Regional High School | Byfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $8,113 |
| Newburyport Maritime Society Inc | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Lifebridge North Shoresalem Mission | Salem, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Rowley Public Library | Rowley, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Community Service of Newburyport Inc | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Among Friends Meal Program at St Paul's Church | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Acord Food Pantry | South Hamilton, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Seniorcare Inc | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | Exempt purpose | $6,667 |
| Salisbury Parks and Recreation Commission | Salisbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Ipswich High School | Ipswich, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Backyard Growers Inc | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Essex County Trail Association | Hamilton, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Turning Point Inc | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Ipswich Rotary Charitable Endowment | Ipswich, MA | Exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Gloucester Fund Inc | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,850 |
| Haven Project Inc | Lynn, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Bridgewell Inc | Peabody, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| West Newbury PTO | West Newbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 331 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($81,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the North Shore | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Sawyer Free Library | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Triton Education Foundation | Byfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| City of Newburyport | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Cape Ann YMCA | Gloucester, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Change Is Simple Inc | Beverly, MA | Exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Newburyport Lions Club | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $105,000 |
| Salem Pantry Inc | Salem, MA | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | Amesbury, MA | Exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $90,000 |
| Masconmet Sports Foundation Inc | Topsfield, MA | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Essex, MA | Exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Nourishing the North Shore | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rowley Youth Baseball & Softball | Rowley, MA | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Trav's Trail Run | Newburyport, MA | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,343,716 | 357 |
| 2024 | $2,309,987 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,986,930 | 288 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620439349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3353621
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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