Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation says its Community Investments team works to advance security and build resiliency for vulnerable people and communities.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc gave $50.6M across 706 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,580,017
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 706
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,643
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $46,120,876
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (55 of 552, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (63% 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 Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Ruth Coffin-Villaroel
Mailing address: 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (857) 224-7484
Email: ruth.coffin-villaroel@libertymutual.com
Website: https://libertymutualgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Liberty Mutual Foundation- Discretionary Grants
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Who Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($11.0M). Together the top 10 received $16.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($165,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4,076 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3,062 grants of 4,076 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says the majority of its funding goes to organizations or programs serving the Boston, Massachusetts area. In 2024, grant dollars were reported as 63% to Massachusetts, 22% to Delaware, 7% to Washington, 2% to Louisiana, and 1% to Texas.
The 2025–2027 Education Initiative RFP named Greater Boston communities and Greater Puget Sound and select Washington State counties as eligible service areas. A separate Washington State discretionary grant program is described as serving nonprofits located in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 706 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 55 of 552 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $38.2M (2021) to $52.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 706 grants totaling $50.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE | LM Torchbearer | $11,031,237 |
| St Mary's Center for Women and Children Dorchester, MA | Urgent & transformative capital project doubling the number of families experiencing homelessness served | $1,000,000 |
| Groundwork USA Yonkers, NY | Climate Safe Neighborhoods | $500,000 |
| SBP New Orleans, LA | Integrated Community-Based Preparedness: Capacity Building + Digital Tools | $500,000 |
| Boston Private Industry Council Boston, MA | Pic 2024 Summer Jobs | $361,631 |
| American Forests Washington, DC | Boston Green Jobs Solutions Map | $300,000 |
| Bridges Homeward Cambridge, MA | Using permanency to improve housing outcomes for homeless and at-risk young adults | $300,000 |
| Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc Brockton, MA | Community Drop-in Center | $300,000 |
| Freedom House Inc Boston, MA | Comprehensive Program Growth and Facility Enhancement Project | $300,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Inc Boston, MA | Brockton Career & Community Initiative (BCCI) | $300,000 |
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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 | $46,120,876 | $50,862,917 | $51,298,250 | $50,580,017 | 706 | $50,580,017 | $33,161,765 | $2,655,264 |
| 2023 | $46,556,209 | $46,323,148 | $52,834,078 | $52,239,174 | 727 | $52,240,174 | $39,654,573 | $1,940,675 |
| 2022 | $53,067,139 | $61,066,266 | $48,382,798 | $47,477,144 | 1,257 | $47,449,394 | $55,215,232 | $2,021,182 |
| 2021 | $40,383,671 | $39,283,240 | $39,169,534 | $38,249,958 | 622 | $38,250,958 | $38,743,670 | $1,637,443 |
| 2020 | $40,269,965 | $29,460,698 | $40,174,097 | $39,895,294 | 764 | — | $8,530,939 | $2,608,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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
The foundation describes its purpose as advancing security and building resiliency for people and communities in vulnerable situations. Its stated priorities include basic needs, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure. It also describes work on youth homelessness, including stable housing, health and wellbeing, education and employment, and permanent connections.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children describes its mission as helping families achieve emotional stability and economic independence through education, workforce development, behavioral health, and family medicine. Boston Private Industry Council says it connects youth and adults with jobs and careers. Groundwork USA describes work to improve the physical environment through community-based partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 706 grants totaling $50,580,017. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $11,031,237, with a median of $35,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $11,031,237 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc for “LM Torchbearer”; $1,000,000 to St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children for a capital project to expand services for families experiencing homelessness; and $500,000 each to Groundwork USA for “Climate Safe Neighborhoods” and SBP for community-based preparedness. Other grants included $361,631 to Boston Private Industry Council for summer jobs and $300,000 each to several organizations, including Bridges Homeward, Freedom House, Jewish Vocational Service, and More Than Words.
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says applications are accepted online and reviewed on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines. The filing lists restrictions on support for individuals; primarily grantmaking foundations; religious organizations seeking support for sectarian activities; fraternal, social, or political organizations; trips, tours, and transportation; deficit spending or debt liquidation; conferences, forums, or special events; and organizations funded within the prior 12 months. It also says the majority of funding goes to organizations or programs serving the Boston area. The Education Initiative RFP listed an April 18, 2025 proposal deadline; that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa M. MacDonnell as president; Vlad Barbalat as executive vice president, CIO, and director; James Closson as vice president; Timothy M. Sweeney, Neeti Bhalla Johnson, and Ann T. Stanberry as directors; and Colleen K. Lynch, Kristin L. Kelley, Mary F. Garlock, and Michael B. Garvey as assistant secretaries.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc is led by Melissa M. Macdonnell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 24 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa M. Macdonnell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Long
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie M. Foley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neeti Bhalla Johnson
Director
Vice President, CIO & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Sweeney
Director
Director → Chairman & Director, 2022
Chairman & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damon P. Hart
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary & Director
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Director → Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Macphee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vlad Barbalat
Executive Vice President, CIO & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann T. Stanberry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Caldas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hamid Talal Mirza
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen K. Lynch
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin L. Kelley
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary F. Garlock
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Garvey
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Closson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura McKinnon
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lovvoll
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark D'amato
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nik Vasilakos
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michaela Edwards
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor G. Schneider
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miles Johnson
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pietsch
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Christopher L. Peirce (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Gwen B. Steele (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Richard P. Quinlan (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Edward J. Pena (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: James M. McGlennon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark C. Touhey (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President, Secretary & Director
- Former: Dennis J. Langwell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James F. Kelleher (2020–2021) — Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Director
- Former: George S. Ryan (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia L. Pelletier (2020) — Vice President
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 Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
How much does Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc give each year?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc gave $50.6M across 706 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52.2M across 727 grants.
What is Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $71,643, across 706 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc that year got $91K on average.
Where does Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc give grants?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (22%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (256 grants), Seattle, WA (69 grants), Dorchester, MA (35 grants) and Cambridge, MA (29 grants).
Does Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (120 of 706) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Site Visit Honorarium" (7 grants), "Climate Breakfast Panelist" (3 grants) and "Director's Program Grant in Recognition of Chris Peirce" (3 grants).
Who are Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($11,031,237), SBP ($1,100,000 across 3 grants) and St Mary's Center for Women and Children ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($165,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc reported $46.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as advancing security and building resiliency for people and communities in vulnerable situations. Its stated priorities include basic needs, education and workforce development, and climate and community infrastructure. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check libertymutualgroup.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's EIN?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1893520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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