Leaves of Grass Fund
Preselected recipients only
Leaves of Grass Fund is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$34.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 113 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 132 | $34.2 million |
How to apply
Leaves of Grass Fund 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.
What Leaves of Grass Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 50 | $570,500 |
| California | 20 | $251,000 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $235,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $148,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $60,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 10 | $43,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $23,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Hospital | Charitable | $100,000 |
| ACLU National | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Allen-Stevenson School | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Fair Election Center | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Dr Melissa Frey Research | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Foodbank for NYC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Bowery Mission | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Harvard Medical School Family van | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Partnership to End Homelessness | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $25,000 |
| REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL (naral) | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Charitable | $24,500 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Education | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Coastal Mountain Land Trust | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Give Directly | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Ny Festival of Song | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Turn Up | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Violence Policy Center | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Policy and Budget Priorities | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Environmental Law Institute | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Five Gyres Institute | Charitable | $15,000 |
| NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL Lang Program | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Children's Health Council | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Center for Intrnl Envir Law | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Earthworks | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Innocence Project | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Junglekeepers | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Water Aid America | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Acadia Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry S White
- Barbara White
- Eleanor Herzog
- James Herzog
- Noah Herzog
- Eve Robbins
- Jared White
- Miranda White
Questions people ask
Does Leaves of Grass Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leaves of Grass Fund give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leaves of Grass Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry S White (Trustee), Barbara White (Trustee), Eleanor Herzog (Trustee) and James Herzog (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Leaves of Grass Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and international.