The Ruth D Turner Foundation Matthew J Leonard Trustee
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 45-3852839 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTHEW J LEONARD |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O VERRILL ONE FEDERAL ST FL 20, BOSTON MA 02110 |
| Phone | 6179511183 |
| MLEONARD@VERRILL-LAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM, A COPY OF THEIR ORGANIZATION'S IRS 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION LETTER AND A COVER LETTER SUMMARIZING THEIR REQUEST FOR FUNDING. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | Mapping blue mussel beds in casco bay | $40,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | Mesophotic coral microbes and their potential to enhance shallow coral health | $20,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | Support of research entitled "temperature-dependent growth, size at maturity and reproduction in the blue crab, callinectes sapidus" | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $54,149 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102844
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3852839
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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