Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $112,500, all listed as general support for recipient organizations.
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha at a glance
In short: Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha gave $113K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,500
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,227
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,148,668
- +69.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists “MARIANNE J H WWITHERBY FOUNDATION REQUEST FUNDS PROPOSAL” as the form and materials for applying. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Leiha Macauley Esq
Mailing address: Day Pitney Llp One Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 345-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nasson Community Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 18% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nasson Community Center Springvale, ME | General Support | $20,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence Waltham, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Families First Watertown, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rogerson Communities Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Talking Information Center Network Marshfield, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Workshop Services Boston, MA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Bread & Roses Lawrence, MA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Ria Inc Framingham, MA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,148,668 | $627,149 | $133,799 | $112,500 | 11 | $122,278 | $615,224 | $50,818 |
| 2024 | $678,022 | $35,797 | $98,708 | $80,000 | 9 | $89,099 | $24,793 | $58,484 |
| 2023 | $740,134 | $48,746 | $109,571 | $85,000 | 8 | $96,514 | $35,259 | $58,233 |
| 2022 | $801,186 | $91,051 | $80,952 | $55,500 | 6 | $67,346 | $71,815 | $61,634 |
| 2021 | $794,445 | $97,547 | $88,066 | $67,500 | 7 | $77,227 | $61,855 | $63,575 |
| 2020 | $784,907 | $58,922 | $62,125 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $33,502 | $56,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, REACH BEYOND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE describes its work as supporting survivors of domestic violence and engaging communities to promote healthy relationships. ROGERSON COMMUNITIES says it assists elderly or low-income people through residential, recreational, health, and day care services. BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC describes its mission as promoting the study and practice of music, theater, dance, and related arts. RIA says it supports adults who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and human slavery, while BREAD & ROSES says it provides meals and related services to people in need, primarily in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $112,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. All 11 listed grants were for general support. Larger awards included $20,000 to NASSON COMMUNITY CENTER; $15,000 each to REACH BEYOND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and FAMILIES FIRST; and $10,000 each to BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC, ROGERSON COMMUNITIES, and TALKING INFORMATION CENTER NETWORK.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists CONSTANCE B WITHERBY and LEIHA MACAULEY ESQ as trustees.
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Constance B. Witherby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leiha Macauley Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha
How much does Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha give each year?
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha gave $113K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's typical grant size?
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,227, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha that year got $15K on average.
Where does Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha give grants?
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha gives mostly in Massachusetts: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's largest grantees?
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's largest 2025 grantees include Nasson Community Center ($20,000), Reach Beyond Domestic Violence ($15,000) and Families First ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha?
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, REACH BEYOND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE describes its work as supporting survivors of domestic violence and engaging communities to promote healthy relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's EIN?
Marianne J H Witherby Foundation Leiha's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3540155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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