Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation
The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation (ALFF) is a private foundation based in Kensington, New Hampshire. It describes its work as developing courageous leadership and sustainability models to help change people’s lives, strengthen communities, and protect the earth. The foundation is the umbrella organization for Alnoba’s public programming, conservation efforts, philanthropic giving, and nonprofit leadership work.
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,308,149
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,458
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,750
- Total assets
- $38,546,385
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 199 South Road, Kensington, NH 03833
Phone: (603) 583-4109
Website: https://alnoba.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Public Art Triennial FKA Now and There Inc ($333K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 238 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (63%), Utah (15%), and New Hampshire (12%). The foundation’s website also describes partnerships and giving in New England, nationally, and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $55K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $3.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Art Triennial FKA Now and There Inc Boston, MA | General | $333,000 |
| Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | General | $166,667 |
| Squashbusters Roxbury Crossing, MA | General | $143,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MA | General | $125,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MA | General | $125,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | General | $125,000 |
| Universalist Society of Kensington NH Kensington, NH | General | $125,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | General | $125,000 |
| Utah Clean Energy Salt Lake City, UT | General | $75,000 |
| Clean Energy New Hampshire Concord, NH | General | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,546,385 | $616,391 | $5,425,144 | $2,308,149 | 44 | $3,912,353 | $107,031 |
| 2023 | $40,692,932 | $503,150 | $4,558,249 | $1,817,317 | 40 | $2,975,506 | $1,809 |
| 2022 | $39,504,555 | $6,905,203 | $4,977,504 | $2,080,974 | 54 | $4,763,526 | — |
| 2021 | $37,225,280 | $8,226,281 | $5,874,987 | $3,038,259 | 53 | $5,660,492 | $3,318,422 |
| 2020 | $38,404,591 | $7,120,540 | $3,891,881 | $1,409,013 | 47 | — | $1,135,922 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to develop courageous leadership and sustainability models that help change lives, create stronger communities, and save the earth. Its website identifies environmental and social justice and young people as areas of its work, and describes Pinnacle Leadership and Team Development as serving nonprofit leaders and youth.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in several fields. For example, SquashBusters says its mission is to nurture urban youth as students, athletes, and citizens. Conservation Law Foundation says it works to protect New England’s environment using law, science, and markets. Park City Education Foundation says it supports educator-led initiatives to help students reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $2,308,149. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $333,000, with a median of $35,750. Among the largest were $333,000 to Boston Public Art Triennial; $166,667 to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; $143,000 to SquashBusters; and two grants of $125,000 each to Conservation Law Foundation. Other large grants included $125,000 to The Boston Foundation, $125,000 to the Universalist Society of Kensington NH, $75,000 to Utah Clean Energy, and $65,000 to Clean Energy New Hampshire.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward BR Lewis and Charlotte R Lewis as co-presidents. Other listed officers and directors are Bruce Cilley, trustee and treasurer; Harriet R Lewis, trustee; Megan Emanuelson, secretary; Caroline Lewis, trustee; Michael Aylward, trustee; Juma Crawford, trustee; Paul Rosenberg, trustee; and Martha Prybylo, trustee and EVP Pinnacle Leadership.
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation is led by Charlotte R. Lewis, Co-President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlotte R. Lewis
Co-President
Trustee → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Br Lewis
Co-President
Trustee → Director, 2022
Director → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Cilley
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
22.5 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Martha Prybylo
Trustee & Executive Vice President Pinnacle Leadership
Trustee → Trustee & Executive Vice President Pinnacle Leadership, 2024
On filings since 2023
18.8 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Harriet R. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juma Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Aylward
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Emanuelson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James J. O'Brien (2020–2022) — Secretary of Board of Trustee
- Former: Alan E. Lewis (2020–2021) — Trustee & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $128K, to Bruce Cilley (Trustee, Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation
How much does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation give each year?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 40 grants.
What is Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,750, and its average grant was $52,458, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation give grants?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (15%) and New Hampshire (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants), Park City, UT (5 grants), Concord, NH (3 grants) and Roxbury, MA (3 grants).
Does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Public Art Triennial FKA Now and There Inc ($333,000), Conservation Law Foundation ($260,000 across 3 grants) and The Boston Foundation ($250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation reported $38.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $616K.
What does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to develop courageous leadership and sustainability models that help change lives, create stronger communities, and save the earth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check alnoba.org for any change to that policy.
What is Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's EIN?
Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1536108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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