Leading Cities Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leading Cities Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$858,645
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $283,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 | 1 | $455,353 |
| 2024 | $283,000 | 5 | $583,909 |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 2 | $858,645 |
How to apply
Leading Cities Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Its Electric | For charity purposes | $100,000 |
| Gravity Water | For Charity purposes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abhi Nemani
- Danielle Lupin
- Jennifer James
- Joseph Albanese
- Kathryn Elmes
- Kevin Martin
- Lee Feldman
- Michael Lake
- Robert Buckley
- Stephen Baker
Questions people ask
Does Leading Cities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leading Cities Inc give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Leading Cities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Abhi Nemani (Director), Danielle Lupin (Clerk), Jennifer James (Director) and Joseph Albanese (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.