New Leaf Foundation
New Leaf Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Vicksburg, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $8K.
New Leaf Foundation at a glance
In short: New Leaf Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $833.333), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $833
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $131,471
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New Leaf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Keys Wild Bird ($1K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How New Leaf Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Tavernier, FL | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Fidf New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Dolphin Research Center Grassy Key, FL | Charity | $1,000 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital Grand Rapids, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charity | $500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | Charity | $500 |
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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 | $131,471 | $8,965 | $6,239 | $5,000 | 6 | $5,000 | $7,731 | $8,662 |
| 2023 | $128,745 | $15,024 | $4,463 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $941 | $7,544 |
| 2022 | $118,184 | $9,320 | $9,270 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,960 | $7,630 |
| 2021 | $118,134 | $14,081 | $2,522 | — | — | — | $11,756 | $7,626 |
| 2020 | $106,575 | $6,706 | — | — | — | — | $6,695 | $6,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Leaf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Leaf Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kalani B. Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shari K. Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin W. Bates
Executive Di
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 New Leaf Foundation
How much does New Leaf Foundation give each year?
New Leaf Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 5 grants.
What is New Leaf Foundation's typical grant size?
New Leaf Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New Leaf Foundation give grants?
New Leaf Foundation's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Michigan (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does New Leaf Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on New Leaf Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (5 grants).
Who are New Leaf Foundation's largest grantees?
New Leaf Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Keys Wild Bird ($1,000), Fidf ($1,000) and Dolphin Research Center ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Leaf Foundation?
New Leaf Foundation reported $131K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is New Leaf Foundation?
New Leaf Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Vicksburg, MI. It holds $131K in total assets as of 2024.
What is New Leaf Foundation's EIN?
New Leaf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0529895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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