ROARING BROOK FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://ROARINGBROOKFOUNDATION.ORG
$48.1M
Total Assets (2025)
$2.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$6.0M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
190
Grants on File
$36K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
6176306900
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $20.3M | $283K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $36.8M | $17.4M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $45.9M | $13.1M | N/A |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $42.3M | $1.2M | 65 |
| 2024 | $2.2M | $44.4M | $3.4M | 63 |
| 2025 | $2.2M | $48.1M | $8.0M | 62 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 190 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$32K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| J GREGORY WHITEHEAD | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — |
| LILLIAN LENNOX WHITEHEAD | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | — |
| SUSAN GINSBURG | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — |
| TIMOTHY P MALONEY | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (190 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRESHFARM | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | FOODPRINTS PROGRAM + CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| ROOTS RISING | PITTSFIELD, MA | $125,000 | ROOTS RISING PROGRAM | 2024 |
| SHELBURNE FARMS | SHELBURNE, VT | $125,000 | EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES | 2025 |
| GREENAGERS | S EGREMONT, MA | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2025 |
| THE ECOLOGY SCHOOL | SACO, ME | $100,000 | COMMUNITY RESILIENCE | 2023 |
| TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | APPLETON FARMS + CRANE COASTAL ECOLOGY EDUCATION | 2025 |
| COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2024 |
| ROOTS RISING | PITTSFIELD, MA | $100,000 | MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT | 2025 |
| COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE | CHARLESTON, SC | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2025 |
| OCEAN CONSERVANCY | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | TRASH-FREE SEAS PROGRAM + GHOST GEAR INITIATIVE + DSM | 2025 |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | ENERGY PROGRAMS | 2025 |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | ENERGY PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL VENTURES | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | $100,000 | LOAN FUND | 2025 |
| CHARLES RIVER CONSERVANCY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100,000 | FLOATING WETLANDS | 2025 |
| THE PUTNEY SCHOOL | PUTNEY, VT | $100,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| ESPERANZA ACADEMY | LAWRENCE, MA | $100,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS | BOSTON, MA | $100,000 | APPLETON FARMS + CRANE COASTAL ECOLOGY EDUCATION | 2024 |
| FILMMAKERS COLLABORATIVE | MELROSE, MA | $100,000 | SAVE THE TRIPLEX | 2023 |
| THE TELLING ROOM | PORTLAND, ME | $100,000 | YOUNG WRITERS AND LEADERS | 2023 |
| ROOTS RISING | PITTSFIELD, MA | $75,000 | ROOTS RISING PROGRAM | 2025 |
| OCEAN CONSERVANCY | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | TRASH-FREE SEAS PROGRAM + GHOST GEAR INITIATIVE + DSM | 2024 |
| CHABAD OF THE BERKSHIRES | PITTSFIELD, MA | $75,000 | PLAYGROUND IN MEMORY OF OCTOBER 7 | 2024 |
| VERMONT FARMERS FOOD CENTER | RUTLAND, VT | $65,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | 2025 |
| GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, ME | $50,000 | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT + CLIMATE CENTER | 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM | PITTSFIELD, MA | $50,000 | EDUCATION CENTER | 2023 |