Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $913,500 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$913,500
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $996,500 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $996,500 | 37 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $913,500 | 38 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation 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 Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36 | $906,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Lyric Opera | General | $250,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory | General | $100,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General | $65,000 |
| Boston College Law School | General | $50,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General | $50,000 |
| St Francis House | General | $50,000 |
| Bethel AME Church | General | $40,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General | $25,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General | $25,000 |
| Mspca- Angell | General | $25,000 |
| South Shore Health System Fdn | General | $25,000 |
| Trinity Boston Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | General | $20,000 |
| Trustees-Boston University-Sargent College 2024 Gift | General | $20,000 |
| Mab Community Services | General | $12,500 |
| The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare | General | $12,500 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | General | $10,000 |
| Handel and Haydn Society | General | $10,000 |
| Health Equity International | General | $10,000 |
| Perkins Trust | General | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General | $10,000 |
| Wellspring | General | $10,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | General | $5,000 |
| City Year NH | General | $5,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | General | $5,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General | $5,000 |
| Schepens Eye Research | General | $5,000 |
| Silk Road Project Inc | General | $5,000 |
| The Carroll Center for the Blind | General | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Greater Boston 2024 Marathon- Keirsa Johnson | General | $5,000 |
| The Makanda Project Organization Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth | General | $2,500 |
| Cotting School | General | $2,500 |
| Fenway High School | General | $2,500 |
| Brookview House | General | $1,000 |
| Italian Home for Children | General | $1,000 |
| McCourt Foundation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Puzo
- Stephen W Kidder
Questions people ask
Does Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation give?
$913,500 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Puzo (Trustee) and Stephen W Kidder (Trustee).
What does Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.