HOWARD BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
https://WWW.HOWARDBENEVOLENTSOCIETYBOSTON.ORGTotal Given 2016–2024
$2.3M
8 grants · $258K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$248K
typical big bets · $224K–$381K
grant size
100%
deep partner · 2/2 multi-year
repeat
$5.3M
Assets · 2021
2
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOANNA KARBEL
Phone
6177422952
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
TELEPHONE OR LETTER
Restrictions
LIMITED TO A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS PER INDIVIDUAL, OFTEN VIA FUEL OIL
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $259K | $4.8M | $212K | 1 |
| 2017 | $381K | $4.7M | $283K | 1 |
| 2018 | $122K | $4.9M | $299K | 1 |
| 2020 | $182K | $5.0M | $520K | 1 |
| 2021 | $238K | $5.3M | $490K | 1 |
| 2022 | $224K | $4.5M | $464K | 1 |
| 2023 | $322K | $4.4M | $277K | 1 |
| 2024 | $596K | $5.0M | $934K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 8 grants on record
Minimum
$122K
25th Pctl
$224K
Median
$248K
Average
$290K
75th Pctl
$381K
Maximum
$596K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ELLEN HARRINGTON | CLERK | — |
| TIMOTHY GEORGE | TREASURER | — |
| ROSEMARY K JONES | DIRECTOR | — |
| BARBARA TARGUM | PRESIDENT | — |
| CINDY RUBIN | DIRECTOR | — |
| BETH MILKOVITZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| PAUL MARRANDETT | DIRECTOR | — |
| PAUL MARANDETT | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (8 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIPLE SICK ELDERLY AND DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $596,187 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL,OIL,AND HOUSING | 2024 |
| 40 SICK ELDERLY DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $381,044 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL OIL AND HOUSING | 2017 |
| MULTIPLE SICK ELDERLY AND DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $322,468 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL,OIL,AND HOUSING | 2023 |
| 40 SICK ELDERLY DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $258,575 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL OIL AND HOUSING | 2016 |
| MULTIPLE SICK ELDERLY AND DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $237,563 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL OIL AND HOUSING | 2021 |
| MULTIPLE SICK ELDERLY AND DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $223,653 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL OIL AND HOUSING | 2022 |
| MULTIPLE SICK ELDERLY AND DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $181,862 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL OIL AND HOUSING | 2020 |
| 40 SICK ELDERLY DESTITUTE PERSONS | BOSTON, MA | $122,278 | LIVING EXPENSES, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF FUEL OIL AND HOUSING | 2018 |