Leaves of Grass Fund
Leaves of Grass Fund is a private family foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The organization operates with a notably low public profile, maintaining no public website or social media presence and limiting publicly available information about its operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.9M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+34.6% YoY
Grant Count
132
+16.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation makes grants to charities with a focus on the Boston area and national left-of-center groups. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Children and youth
- Health
- Family services
- Environmental education
- Community and school gardens
- Science education
- Renewable energy
The foundation supports diverse populations including women, men, families, and children.
Grantmaking
Limited information is publicly available regarding the application process. The foundation's low public profile suggests direct contact may be necessary for grant inquiries.
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: $47
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple states, with particular emphasis on:
- Massachusetts (especially the Boston area)
- New York
- California
The foundation also funds organizations in numerous other states including Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: approximately $29.2 to $33.8 million (figures vary across recent filings)
- Total annual giving: $1.2 to $1.6 million
- Annual revenue: approximately $1.49 to $14.1 million
- Annual expenses: approximately $1.48 to $1.6 million
Tax Status:
- Tax ID: 22-2824793
- 501(c)(3) private foundation
- Founded: 1987
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,855,025 | $29,179,327 | $29,156,941 |
| Revenue | $3,483,061 | $1,490,601 | $156,924 |
| Expenses | $1,819,622 | $1,468,215 | $2,157,872 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,646,761 | $1,233,975 | $1,641,117 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,324,855 | $1,275,005 | $390,442 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,623,845 | $1,547,568 | $1,592,397 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Henry S. White serves as President of the foundation. The board of trustees consists of eight members, all serving without compensation, reflecting a commitment to volunteerism and community service.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY S WHITE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BARBARA WHITE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELEANOR HERZOG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JAMES HERZOG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NOAH HERZOG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| EVE ROBBINS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JARED WHITE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MIRANDA WHITE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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