Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation

BOSTON, MA EIN: 22-3158002

The Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1994. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focused approach to philanthropic giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.6M

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$914K

-8.3% YoY

Grant Count

+2.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

-10.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $566K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides support exclusively to two organizations:

Boston College Law School, Newton
St. Francis House, Boston, Massachusetts

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** The foundation maintains a telephone contact line at 617-227-7940 for inquiries.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's giving is concentrated in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Boston area, as well as New Hampshire and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $3.8M (99%)

New Hampshire $35K (1%)

District of Columbia $13K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Massachusetts New Hampshire

Cities

ActonBelmontBostonBraintreetBrightonBrooklineDorchesterDuxburyHinghamHullJamaica PlainLexingtonManchesterMiltonNewtonWashingtonWatertown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $5,586,727 (most recent filing)

Total Liabilities: $0

Annual Revenue: $970,000 (2023)

Annual Expenses: $1.08 million (2023)

Tax-Exempt Status: Since May 1992

EIN: 22-3158002

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,586,727	$5,780,947	$5,844,004
Revenue	$848,235	$969,557	$499,820
Expenses	$1,031,792	$1,083,224	$634,636
Qualifying Distributions	$913,570	$996,500	$542,570
Net Investment Income	$751,513	$882,833	$417,162
Distributable Amount	$566,431	$514,416	$534,735

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

190 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boston Lyric Opera ($250,000), South Shore Conservatory ($100,000), Mclean Hospital ($65,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BETHEL AME CHURCH JAMAICA PLAIN, MA	GENERAL	$40,000
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA	GENERAL	$25,000
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL NEWTON, MA	GENERAL	$50,000
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA BOSTON, MA	GENERAL	$250,000
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOSTON, MA	GENERAL	$25,000
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS INC BOSTON, MA	GENERAL	$5,000
BROOKVIEW HOUSE DORCHESTER, MA	GENERAL	$1,000
CITY YEAR NH MANCHESTER, NH	GENERAL	$5,000
CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAIR SENTENCING OF YOUTH WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL	$2,500
COTTING SCHOOL LEXINGTON, MA	GENERAL	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL J PUZO	TRUSTEE	2.5	$26,092
STEPHEN W KIDDER	TRUSTEE	2.5	$26,092

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 961209 Boston, MA 02196-1209

Telephone: 617-227-7940

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation fund?

The foundation provides support exclusively to two organizations: • Boston College Law School, Newton • St. Francis House, Boston, Massachusetts

How do I apply for a grant from Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $433,000. **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $913,500 in grants according to recent financial data. **Application Process:** The foundation maintains a telephone contact line at 617-227-7940 for inquiries.

Where does Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation make grants?

The foundation's giving is concentrated in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Boston area, as well as New Hampshire and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation award?

In 2024, Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $914K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $566K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation's EIN?

Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3158002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.