NEWTON NEWS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 882058638 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WEST NEWTON, MA

Total Revenue
$226,444
Total Expenses
$247,000
Total Assets
$110,287
Net Assets
$57,287
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
ROBERT GOODMAN
Phone
6179653500
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NEWTON NEWS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND CARRY OUT PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE CREATION, PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEWS AND INFORMATION IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS; TO PROMOTE AN INFORMED CITIZENRY AND TO HELP SECURE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE ALL VOICES HAVE A CHANCE TO BE HEARD; TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FAIR, FACTUAL, PROFESSIONAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS OF ISSUES AFFECTING NEWTON AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS , INCLUDING ITS GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS, AND PEOPLE; TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE THROUGH CORE VALUES OF FACTS, TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, INDEPENDENCE AND PROFESSIONALISM PROVIDING AVENUES FOR CITIZEN VOICES TO BE HEARD IN RESPECTFUL SETTINGS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $135,470

PUBLICATION OF THE NEWTON BEACON STRIVES TO PROMOTE AN INFORMED AND ACTIVE CITIZENRY, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND AN INCLUSIVE FORUM FOR DEBATE IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS AND SURROUNDING...

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PUBLICATION OF THE NEWTON BEACON STRIVES TO PROMOTE AN INFORMED AND ACTIVE CITIZENRY, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND AN INCLUSIVE FORUM FOR DEBATE IN THE CITY OF NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,679
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $765
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $226,444

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $96,809
Fundraising Expenses $91,553
Program Expenses $135,470
Other Expenses $61,137
TOTAL EXPENSES $247,000

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $226,444 $150,177 +0.5%
Expenses $247,000 $169,132 +0.5%
Net Income $-20,556 $-18,955 +0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
18

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RHANNA KIDWELL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BURTON GLASS PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAAC FINE DIRECTOR THRU 5/25 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HISER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN SCOTT DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD SHOLKIN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH HUNTER DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE M LARNER DIRECTOR (TREASURER THRU 6/25) 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN SCHLESINGER SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT GOODMAN DIRECTOR (TREASURER AS OF 6/25) 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VINEETA VIJAYARAGHAVAN DIRECTOR AS OF 8/25 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WEISMAN DIRECTOR AS OF 10/25 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $226,444 $247,000 $110,287 $-20,556
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