irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $172KTO PROMOTE ITS PURPOSE, THE SOCIETY HOLDS VARIOUS EVENTS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS. THESE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS AND DINNERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ADD TO THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
NES Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships of up to $25,000 over four years to NYC high school students attending colleges in New England, with a focus on financial need, merit, and community service.
New England Society Book Awards
Annual awards recognizing books of merit that celebrate New England culture in categories including Fiction, Nonfiction, Art & Photography, and Specialty Title.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Administers the New England Society Book AwardsHosts the annual New England Society Book Awards to recognize books of merit that celebrate New England and its culture, across categories including Fiction, Nonfiction, Art & Photography, and Specialty Title; organizes events in New York City to connect winning authors with audiences and provides award recipients with certificates and permission to display an award seal.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for New York City students attending colleges in New EnglandFunds over 100 scholarships annually for New York City students attending colleges and universities in New England, with awards up to $25,000 per student over four years; scholarship funds are disbursed directly to educational institutions each semester.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manages membership admissions and engagementOperates a formal membership admissions process requiring proposal by two current members, a completed application, a letter of support, and attendance at an Admissions Reception or meeting with Admissions Co-Chairs; produces and mails a biannual newsletter to members with news, event reports, scholarship information, and board updates.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes social and fundraising events for membersOrganizes multiple social functions, dinners, and events annually for members and guests, including virtual adaptations during the pandemic, to foster community and raise funds for its scholarship program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.09M
Contributions & grants$940K86%
Program service revenue$85K8%
Investment income$66K6%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$338K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$106K
Grants paid out$87K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.12M
Cash$6K
Investments$3.10M
Liabilities$195K
Net assets$2.93M
Liquid reserves110.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +421.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $106K |
board members · 15
- ANNE TEASDALE — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
- CHARLES E DORKEY III — ASSISTANT TREASURER
- DANZEY BURNHAM — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- DONNA GROSS — DIRECTOR
- HEATHER HILGERS — DIRECTOR
- JAN WHITMAN OGDEN — SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
- JUDY BLISS — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE MIDDLEBROOK MOORE — DIRECTOR
- LUCILLE KIRK — DIRECTOR
- MARIAN MORRILL — DIRECTOR
- MARK PEARSON — SECRETARY
- MATTHEW RIMI VON BARTON — PRESIDENT
- NICHOLAS D'ANGELO — DIRECTOR
- SIGOURNEY RON ROMAINE — TREASURER
- STEPHEN STOREN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Admissions Co-Chairs Partner — Committee members who review membership applications and conduct interviews as part of the admissions process.
- Bates College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Bowdoin College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Brown University Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- City of New York Government — Recipient of the Pilgrim statue donated by the New England Society in 1885.
- Grove Atlantic Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2022 New England Society Book Awards.
- Harper Collins Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2024 Book Awards
- Harvard University Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Harvard University Press Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2024 Book Awards
- MIT Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Middlebury College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- New England Society in the City of New York Network — Member of a network of organizations promoting New England culture; presents the NES Book Awards as part of its cultural programming.
- New England Society in the City of New York Network — Member organization supporting individuals with New England ties through membership and charitable programs.
- Northeastern Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Penguin Random House Partner — Publisher of multiple winning books in the 2022 New England Society Book Awards.
- Regal House Publishing Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2023 New England Society Book Awards.
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2023 New England Society Book Awards.
- St. Martin's Publishing Group Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2022 New England Society Book Awards.
- The MIT Press Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2022 New England Society Book Awards.
- The MIT Press Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2024 Book Awards
- The MIT Press Partner — Publisher of multiple winning books in the 2023 New England Society Book Awards.
- The New England Historic Genealogical Society Partner — Co-published the book 'Family Treasures' with the New England Society.
- Trinity College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- University of Massachusetts Press Partner — Publisher of a winning book in the 2023 New England Society Book Awards.
- Wellesley College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Wheaton College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
- Williams College Partner — Host institution for NES scholarship recipients
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Recognition Through Literary Awardsmethodology: cultural recognitionBy recognizing books that celebrate New England heritage, we promote regional identity and increase public engagement, because honoring culturally significant literature reinforces collective memory and broadens awareness of New England’s contributions.
- Heritage-Based Educational Philanthropymethodology: heritage-based educational philanthropyBy directing charitable efforts toward education for individuals with New England heritage, we sustain regional identity and foster leadership, because connecting financial support to cultural roots strengthens community continuity and purpose.
- Need-Merit-Service Scholarship Selectionmethodology: need-merit-service selectionBy prioritizing financial need, academic merit, and community service in awarding scholarships, we promote equity and civic responsibility, because this triad ensures support goes to deserving individuals who contribute to and represent the values of the community.
- Regional-Affiliation Membership Modelmethodology: regional-affiliation membership modelBy requiring ancestral, educational, or residential ties to New England for membership, we strengthen a shared regional identity, because limiting eligibility based on heritage fosters a cohesive community committed to mutual support and cultural preservation.
- Supplemental Scholarship Aid Modelmethodology: supplemental aid modelBy structuring scholarships as supplemental aid, we ensure additional support without displacing other grants, because preserving institutional aid packages increases net educational access for recipients of New England heritage.