Turning Leaf Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Turning Leaf Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Natick, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $757,946 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $252,831. 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$757,946
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$252,831
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $537,071 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,000 | 2 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $537,071 | 6 | $16.3 million |
| 2025 | $757,946 | 7 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Turning Leaf Foundation 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.
What Turning Leaf Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $707,946 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Juvenile Batten Disease Reseach | Medical research | $252,831 |
| Pioneer Institute | Education | $105,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | Education | $100,000 |
| Pioneer Public Interest Law Center | Donated legal assistance | $100,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Medical research | $100,000 |
| Alakra LTD - Tanzania (Address Information Available Upon Request) | Education | $50,115 |
| Room to Read | Education | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Jacobson
- Nancy L Jacobson
- Joseph C Jacobson
- Thomas M Vaubel
Questions people ask
Does Turning Leaf Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Turning Leaf Foundation Inc give?
$757,946 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Turning Leaf Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Jacobson (President, Secretary & Dir), Nancy L Jacobson (Treasurer & Director), Joseph C Jacobson (Director) and Thomas M Vaubel (Director).
What does Turning Leaf Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.