The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation (ALFF) is a private foundation based in Kensington, New Hampshire, dedicated to developing courageous leadership and sustainability models to help change people's lives, create stronger communities, and save the earth. ALFF serves as the umbrella organization for Alnoba's public programming, conservation efforts, philanthropic giving, and nonprofit leadership work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.5M
-5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+27.0% YoY
Grant Count
44
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is dedicated to:
- Developing courageous leadership through its Pinnacle Leadership and Team Development program
- Environmental sustainability and conservation efforts
- Gender equity leadership and social justice
- Community transformation on local and global scales
The foundation invests in "daring leaders who aren't afraid to be 'dreamers of the day,' taking on the big fights to transform our communities and our planet."
Grantmaking
According to available records, the foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation funds and works with 31 strategic partners throughout New England as well as others nationally and worldwide. The foundation also provides grants to Boston-based community organizations with the intent of developing high-performing leaders in the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New England (particularly Massachusetts and New Hampshire)
- National organizations
- International reach: Since 1981, the foundation has donated over $200-250 million in 50-70 countries around the world
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $38.5 million (2024)
- Annual Income: $1.2 million (reported)
- Total Revenues: $616,391 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $5,425,144 (2024)
- Number of Employees: 5 (2024)
- Asset Growth: Assets have grown from $3.7 million in 2010 to $38.5 million in 2024
Cumulative Giving:
- Since 1981, the foundation has donated over $200-250 million to more than 500 projects in 50-70 countries
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,546,385 | $40,692,932 | $39,504,555 |
| Revenue | $616,391 | $503,150 | $6,905,203 |
| Expenses | $5,425,144 | $4,558,249 | $4,977,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,912,353 | $2,975,506 | $4,763,526 |
| Net Investment Income | $107,031 | $1,809 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boston Public Art Triennial Fka Now and There Inc ($333,000), Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center ($166,667), Squashbusters ($143,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICES INC | GENERAL | $41,500 |
| ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICES INC | GENERAL | $41,500 |
| BETH ISREAL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA | GENERAL | $166,667 |
| BIG SISTER ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON BOSTON, MA | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $30,000 |
| CITIZENS COUNT HAMPTON, NH | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| CLEAN ENERGY NEW HAMPSHIRE CONCORD, NH | GENERAL | $65,000 |
| CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA | GENERAL | $125,000 |
| CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA | GENERAL | $125,000 |
| CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA | GENERAL | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Co-Founders:
Alan E. Lewis — Chairman of Grand Circle Corporation and the Lewis family-owned Kensington Investment Company. Recognized for philanthropic leadership; recipient of the Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy's Excellence Award for CEO leadership and innovation in philanthropy and Ernst & Young's New England "Social Entrepreneur of the Year" award. Co-author of "Leading Through Turbulence" and "Driving with No Brakes."
Harriet Lewis — Educator, philanthropist, and world traveler passionate about guiding social change.
Principal Officer:
- Kensington Investment Company
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE CILLEY | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 22.5 | $127,586 |
| EDWARD BR LEWIS | CO-PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| HARRIET R LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE R LEWIS | CO-PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| MEGAN EMANUELSON | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| CAROLINE LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL AYLWARD | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JUMA CRAWFORD | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| PAUL ROSENBERG | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MARTHA PRYBYLO | TRUSTEE & EVP PINNACLE LEADERSHIP | 18.75 | $91,625 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in recognizing and supporting leadership across multiple sectors:
**2021:** Launched the Alnoba Moment of Truth Award for Gender Equity Leadership, honoring Christa Big Canoe, legal advocacy director for Aboriginal Legal Services, for her work with families of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
**2022:** Honored Loretta J. Ross, activist, public intellectual, and professor, with the Alnoba Moment of Truth Award for her 50-year history in social justice activism, including co-creating the theory of Reproductive Justice in 1994.
**2024:** Hosted 140 students at Alnoba for four days in May, providing free access to ropes course challenges, art park exploration, and team building exercises.
The foundation continues to convene award recipients, strategic partners, and invited guests at multi-day events featuring leadership workshops, catered meals, and awards dinners where distinguished recipients are honored.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation fund?
The foundation is dedicated to: • **Developing courageous leadership** through its Pinnacle Leadership and Team Development program • **Environmental sustainability and conservation** efforts • **Gender equity leadership** and social justice • **Community transformation** on local and global scales The foundation invests in "daring leaders who aren't afraid to be 'dreamers of the day,' taking on the big fights to transform our communities and our planet."
How do I apply for a grant from Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation?
**Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards** (launched 2018) • Honors brave and brilliant leaders whose courage, wisdom, or potential inspire others to act more boldly for environmental justice • Each award includes a $10,000 donation in the recipient's name to the nonprofit of their choice **Alnoba Moment of Truth Award for Gender Equity Leadership** (launched 2021) • Honors women who have the courage to raise the world's attention to major issues and rally allies and resources to make lasting i…
Where does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • **New England** (particularly Massachusetts and New Hampshire) • **National** organizations • **International** reach: Since 1981, the foundation has donated over $200-250 million in 50-70 countries around the world
What size grants does Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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