Hampden County Improvement League, operating under the name Josephine Pomeroy, is located in Westfield, MA. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Josephine Pomeroy is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Josephine Pomeroy generated $17.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.4k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Josephine Pomeroy has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $102,450. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HCILS EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO COOPERATE IN HAMPDEN COUNTY WITH THE GOVERNMENT SERVICES PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL AND COUNTY LIFE. THE HCIL WANTS TO FOSTER, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE ALL THINGS TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITIES OF THE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED PERSONS PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL AND COUNTY LIFE. THE HCILS PROMOTES AGRICULTURAL AND COUNTY LIFE IN HAMPDEN COUNTY. FOSTERS, ENCOURAGES, AND PROMOTES ALL THINGS TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITIES OF THE COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Modzeleski Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Pietruska Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Clay Maloney Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tom Calabrese Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Anne Alise Pietruska Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Cecchi Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $425 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $425 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,879 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,811 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,275 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,768 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,991 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,680 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $271 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $26,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,262 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $160,164 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $668,429 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $830,855 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $830,855 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $830,855 |
Over the last fiscal year, Hampden County Improvement League has awarded $15,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BLANDFORD FAIR PURPOSE: Projects to improve buildings | $4,000 |
LITTLEVILLE FAIR PURPOSE: Projects to improve buildings | $4,000 |
WESTFIELD FAIR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Projects to improve buildings | $4,000 |
HAMPDEN COUNTY BEEKEEPERS PURPOSE: Education | $1,182 |
WESTERN MASS EMBRYOLOGY PURPOSE: Education | $818 |
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL SCHOOL PURPOSE: Education | $1,000 |