Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation

The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation (ALFF) is dedicated to developing courageous leadership and sustainability models to help change people’s lives, create stronger communities and save the earth we share. ALFF is the umbrella organization for Alnoba’s public programming, conservation efforts, philanthropic giving, and nonprofit leadership work. 

Our Kensington property serves as a leading destination for families to come together to play, explore and learn. We invest in the daring leaders who aren’t afraid to be “dreamers of the day”, taking on the big fights to transform our communities and our planet. Since 1981, we’ve donated over $200 million in 70 countries around the world, forging strong strategic partnerships with trusted friends and allies who keep inspiring us to make change happen.  

Pinnacle Leadership and Team Development

You can lead from anywhere

We believe leadership can come from anywhere, and when leaders grow, their teams and communities grow with them. That’s why we created Pinnacle Leadership and Team Development at Alnoba: to challenge people to step out of their routines, build trust, and discover they are capable of more than they imagined. With guidance from expert advisors, participants tackle hot issues, strengthen their teams, and reconnect with their passion for leading.

What started as a program for our own team has since expanded to nonprofit leaders on the frontlines of social justice, human rights, and sustainability, as well as youth seeking resilience and grit. Hundreds of leaders from over 80 countries have come to Pinnacle, making it New England’s leading place to grow, learn, and lead with courage.

Sawyer Park

When our founder Alan Lewis thought about giving back to his hometown of Kensington, he remembered summers spent there as a boy, a welcome contrast to his tougher childhood in Boston. Knowing local kids needed safe places to play, he envisioned an old-fashioned community park with ballfields, trails, play areas, and space for concerts and gatherings. In 2008, the Lewis family gifted that vision to the town: Sawyer Park, named for Alan’s maternal ancestors.

Today, this 35-acre organically managed recreation area welcomes over 1,000 families each season from 15 neighboring communities. Children play ball, climb slides, and celebrate birthdays, while the whole town gathers for summer fireworks. Alnoba continues to support the park by donating proceeds from public programs like art tours and nature walks, ensuring Sawyer Park remains a place of joy and connection for generations to come.