Leaves of the Tree Foundation
Leaves of the Tree Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Huntingdon Valley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $540K.
Leaves of the Tree Foundation at a glance
In short: Leaves of the Tree Foundation gave $540K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $135K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $540,250
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- Average grant
- $135,063
- Median grant
- $120,125
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Leaves of the Tree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was General Church of the New Jerusalem ($200K). Together the top 4 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Church of the New Jerusalem Bryn Athyn, PA | Discretion of Receipient | $200,000 |
| Swedenborg Foundation West Chester, PA | Discretion of Receipient | $140,250 |
| Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools Bryn Athyn, PA | Discretion of Receipient | $100,000 |
| Bryn Athyn Church Bryn Athyn, PA | Discretion of Receipient | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $539,527 | $540,250 | $540,250 | 4 | $327 |
| 2020 | $723 | — | $1,618 | — | — | $59 |
| 2019 | $2,341 | $1,519 | $1,789 | — | — | $117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leaves of the Tree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $327 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leaves of the Tree Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joy A. Feerrar
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Asplundh
Director & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed K. Asplundh
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: E. Boyd Asplundh (2019–2020) — Director & President
- Former: Myra J. Asplundh (2019–2020) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 the Tree Foundation
How much does Leaves of the Tree Foundation give each year?
Leaves of the Tree Foundation gave $540K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Leaves of the Tree Foundation's typical grant size?
Leaves of the Tree Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $120,125, and its average grant was $135,063, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leaves of the Tree Foundation give grants?
Leaves of the Tree Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryn Athyn, PA (3 grants).
Does Leaves of the Tree Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Leaves of the Tree Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretion of Receipient" (4 grants).
What is Leaves of the Tree Foundation?
Leaves of the Tree Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
How much is Leaves of the Tree Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Leaves of the Tree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $327 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leaves of the Tree Foundation's EIN?
Leaves of the Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1448663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Leaves of the Tree Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leaves-of-the-tree-foundation-morg_45c08d76c3d5482694955e6191ecb61c
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