Leaves of Grass Fund
Leaves of Grass Fund is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations working in areas including education, health, human services, civil rights, conservation, and the arts.
Leaves of Grass Fund at a glance
In short: Leaves of Grass Fund gave $1.6M across 132 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,608,000
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 132
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,182
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $30,855,025
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (20 of 131, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% 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 Leaves of Grass Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 233, Lincoln, MA 01773-0233
Phone: (508) 358-2566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leaves of Grass Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($150K). Together the top 10 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
654 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 615 grants of 654 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (35%), California (16%), Massachusetts (15%), Minnesota (9%), and Washington, DC (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leaves of Grass Fund open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 131 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.2M (2023) to $2.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 132 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Hospital Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| ACLU National New York, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Allen-Stevenson School New York, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Fair Election Center Marietta, OH | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust Point Reyes Station, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomry, AL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Dr Melissa Frey Research New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 | $30,855,025 | $3,483,061 | $1,819,622 | $1,608,000 | 132 | $1,646,761 | $3,324,855 | $1,623,845 |
| 2023 | $29,179,327 | $1,490,601 | $1,468,215 | $1,195,000 | 113 | $1,233,975 | $1,275,005 | $1,547,568 |
| 2022 | $29,156,941 | $156,924 | $2,157,872 | $1,615,000 | 138 | $1,641,117 | $390,442 | $1,592,397 |
| 2021 | $31,157,889 | $3,227,738 | $2,393,611 | $2,013,500 | 161 | $2,040,253 | $2,936,057 | $1,792,109 |
| 2020 | $30,323,762 | $827,294 | $2,453,512 | $1,901,765 | 110 | — | $291,453 | $1,691,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leaves of Grass Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Allen-Stevenson School describes its approach as educating boys and fostering responsible citizenship and a lifelong love of learning. The Southern Poverty Law Center says it works with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights. Marin Agricultural Land Trust describes its mission as permanently protecting Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use. Other grantees include organizations involved in health care, social services, environmental law, and music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 132 grants totaling $1,608,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $150,000 to the International Rescue Committee, $100,000 to Cedars-Sinai Hospital, and $60,000 each to ACLU National, Allen-Stevenson School, and Fair Election Center. Other grants included $50,000 to Marin Agricultural Land Trust and the Southern Poverty Law Center, $30,000 to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and $26,000 to Henry Street Settlement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry S. White, Barbara White, Eleanor Herzog, James Herzog, Noah Herzog, Eve Robbins, Jared White, and Miranda White as trustees.
Leaves of Grass Fund's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eleanor Herzog
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eve Robbins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry S. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Herzog
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jared White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miranda White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noah Herzog
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Leaves of Grass Fund
How much does Leaves of Grass Fund give each year?
Leaves of Grass Fund gave $1.6M across 132 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 113 grants.
What is Leaves of Grass Fund's typical grant size?
Leaves of Grass Fund's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,182, across 132 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leaves of Grass Fund that year got $13K on average.
Where does Leaves of Grass Fund give grants?
Leaves of Grass Fund's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (41 grants), Washington, DC (12 grants), Boston, MA (9 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does Leaves of Grass Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 132 grants with a stated purpose on Leaves of Grass Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (132 grants).
Who are Leaves of Grass Fund's largest grantees?
Leaves of Grass Fund's largest 2024 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($150,000), Cedars Sinai Hospital ($100,000) and ACLU National ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leaves of Grass Fund?
Leaves of Grass Fund reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leaves of Grass Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Allen-Stevenson School describes its approach as educating boys and fostering responsible citizenship and a lifelong love of learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leaves of Grass Fund?
The foundation 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 Leaves of Grass Fund's EIN?
Leaves of Grass Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2824793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leaves of Grass Fund 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leaves of Grass Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leaves-of-grass-fund-morg_92f72056d3df42d9925262cfc62f963f
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