Nonprofit · EIN 04-6116074
NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC
Tax-exempt · NEWTON, MA 02459
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $85,346 | $33,689 | $51,657 | $841,087 | $55,145 | $785,942 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $80,531 | $23,328 | $57,203 | $731,488 | $54,333 | $677,155 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $97,878 | $31,631 | $66,247 | $654,133 | $53,940 | $600,193 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,331
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $27,967
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,061
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,109
- Other revenue
- -$2,952
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,620
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,454
- Program services (functional)
- $25,430
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,427
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,832
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $731,488
- Total assets, end of year
- $841,087
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $55,145
- Net assets, end of year
- $785,942
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,902
- Publicly traded securities
- $754,111
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $559,936
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $226,006
- Gross receipts
- $95,142
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Barrer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Bates | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alicia Bowman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Brody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bonnie Carter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Corbin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Devore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Henry Finch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maurice Gilmore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Mallory | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Regosin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Wilkinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Kuklinski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Hepburn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hagar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Ingerson | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Backer | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Larry Smith | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Nyssa Patten | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Michael Clarke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Katherine Howard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Backer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Barrer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Bates | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alicia Bowman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Brody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bonnie Carter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Corbin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Devore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Doris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Henry Finch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maurice Gilmore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Mallory | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Regosin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Wilkinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Kuklinski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Hepburn | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| William Hagar | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Alice Ingerson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Nyssa Patten | Vice President Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Michael Clarke | Secretary Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Katherine Howard | Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Backer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Barrer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Bates | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Brody | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bonnie Carter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Corbin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Doris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Henry Finch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maurice Gilmore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Mallory | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| George Mansfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Regosin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Wilkinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Kuklinski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Hepburn | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| William Hagar | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Ingerson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Nyssa Patten | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Clarke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Katherine Howard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 590011, NEWTON, MA 02459-0008
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 590011, Newton MA 02459
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Katherine Howard, 84 Fenwick Rd, Newton, MA 02468
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Katherine Howard, PO Box 590011, Newton MA 02459
- Signed the 990
- Katherine Howard, President
- Phone
- (617) 721-2571
- Website
- newtonconservators.org
Mission
Promote and preserve open space in Newton MA; function as local land trust (holding Conservation Easements for 8 city-owned parks and 1 private property); conduct educational walks and webinars for the public use of open spaces; improve open spaces through trail restoration and invasive plant management; publish trail guide, almanac, and educational newsletter.
Program accomplishments
- Conduct nature walk series and webinars; publish map guides and almanacs; provide grants to school-based and other environmental education programs/activities; advise local parks groups and agencies; conduct trail and habitat restoration on various city and state owned public parks.Expenses $14,822 · grants $3,620
- Maintain, monitor, and promote use of own park property; monitor conservation easement properties (8 city-owned parks; 1 private).Expenses $5,454
- Publish educational newsletter; conduct programs/conferences.Expenses $5,154
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-6116074
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $841,087
- Income (IRS master file)
- $95,142
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $85,346 | $33,689 | $841,087 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $80,531 | $23,328 | $731,488 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $97,878 | $31,631 | $654,133 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $69,513 | $42,077 | $545,796 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Katherine Howard | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-6116074).
Questions about NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC
- What is the EIN of NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC is 04-6116074.
- Is NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Katherine Howard.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEWTON CONSERVATORS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $85,346, expenses of $33,689 and total assets of $841,087 at year end.
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