Enhancing Tomorrow
Enhancing Tomorrow is a private foundation based in Weston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states and Washington, DC, including organizations working on decarbonization, family support, LGBTQ+ youth services, and education equity.
Enhancing Tomorrow at a glance
In short: Enhancing Tomorrow gave $300K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $299,750
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,529
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,443,897
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% 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 Enhancing Tomorrow
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Chadwick Road, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (617) 495-6396
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Enhancing Tomorrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($43K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 30% to New York, 10% to Washington, DC, 4% to California, and 2% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Enhancing Tomorrow open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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 $259K (2021) to $403K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Charitable | $43,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jumpstart Boston, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc Bronx, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Terrapraxis Inc Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bagly Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,443,897 | $316,397 | $374,348 | $299,750 | 26 | $299,750 | $241,799 | $397,947 |
| 2023 | $6,550,871 | $870,642 | $502,779 | $402,500 | 39 | $402,500 | $772,863 | $355,945 |
| 2022 | $6,140,225 | $841,575 | $367,788 | $275,000 | 33 | $275,000 | $58,629 | $338,687 |
| 2021 | $6,436,374 | $352,170 | $357,058 | $258,500 | 29 | $258,500 | $253,612 | $374,812 |
| 2020 | $6,435,430 | $35,331 | $410,313 | $295,000 | 31 | — | $30,301 | $342,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enhancing Tomorrow reported a distributable amount of $398K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: TerraPraxis says it works to advance pathways for widespread decarbonization, while Clean Air Task Force says it pushes technology and policy changes toward a zero-emissions, high-energy planet. The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund describes protecting scientists’ rights and scientific integrity, and Room to Grow National describes supporting parents and children through coaching, material goods, and community connections.
Other grantees describe work in youth and community support. BAGLY says it is a youth-led, adult-supported organization serving the LGBTQ+ youth community; Trinity Boston Connects describes outreach programs empowering youth and families; and Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund says it uses cultural expression to empower communities affected by injustice. The Education Trust describes advancing policies and practices to dismantle racial and economic barriers in education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $299,750. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $43,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $43,000 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and $20,000 each to Clean Air Task Force, Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, Jumpstart, Room to Grow National, TerraPraxis, Tides Foundation, and William J. Brennan Jr. Center for Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Robert F. White, Tona B. White, Benjamin R. White, Dana P. White, Joshua W. White, Nicholas D. White, Gregory A. White, and Robyn A. White.
Enhancing Tomorrow's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin R. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana P. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory A. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua W. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas D. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn A. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tona B. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Enhancing Tomorrow
How much does Enhancing Tomorrow give each year?
Enhancing Tomorrow gave $300K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $403K across 39 grants.
What is Enhancing Tomorrow's typical grant size?
Enhancing Tomorrow's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,529, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Enhancing Tomorrow that year got $8K on average.
Where does Enhancing Tomorrow give grants?
Enhancing Tomorrow gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (30%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does Enhancing Tomorrow give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Enhancing Tomorrow's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are Enhancing Tomorrow's largest grantees?
Enhancing Tomorrow's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($43,000), Clean Air Task Force ($20,000) and Climate Science Legal Defense Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Enhancing Tomorrow?
Enhancing Tomorrow reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $398K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Enhancing Tomorrow fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: TerraPraxis says it works to advance pathways for widespread decarbonization, while Clean Air Task Force says it pushes technology and policy changes toward a zero-emissions, high-energy planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Enhancing Tomorrow?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Enhancing Tomorrow's EIN?
Enhancing Tomorrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2860235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Enhancing Tomorrow 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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Grantable. (2026). Enhancing Tomorrow funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/enhancing-tomorrow-morg_453f8304b1354127b431537b903b096c
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