Headlands Foundation
Headlands Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Petaluma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $361K. Net investment income was $694K.
Headlands Foundation at a glance
In short: Headlands Foundation gave $361K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $361,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $60,167
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $2,988,794
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Headlands Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($300K). Together the top 5 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Various Charities Various, CA | Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| The Music Hall Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Mayhew Program Bristol, NH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bellevue Literary Press New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society of Marin San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,988,794 | $819,565 | $362,921 | $361,000 | 6 | $361,000 | $693,565 |
| 2023 | $2,533,695 | $3,777,425 | $1,256,805 | — | — | — | $166,786 |
| 2022 | $11,530 | — | $1,545 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $13,075 | $10,543 | $3,605 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $6,137 | $29,000 | $30,149 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Headlands Foundation is led by Lawrence Spera, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence Spera
CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Sysovskaya
CFO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lisa Jones (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marj Hansen (2020–2022) — Director
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 Headlands Foundation
How much does Headlands Foundation give each year?
Headlands Foundation gave $361K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Headlands Foundation's typical grant size?
Headlands Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $60,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Headlands Foundation give grants?
Headlands Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and New Hampshire (6%).
Does Headlands Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Headlands Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Headlands Foundation's largest grantees?
Headlands Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($300,000), The Music Hall ($13,000) and Mayhew Program ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Headlands Foundation?
Headlands Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $820K.
What is Headlands Foundation?
Headlands Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Petaluma, CA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Headlands Foundation's EIN?
Headlands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0372707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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