Xeric Foundation
| Formation | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Peter Laird |
| Type | 501(c)(3) Non-profit |
| Purpose | Comic book self-publishing grants; fostering environmentalism, literacy, and the arts |
| Headquarters | Northampton, Massachusetts |
Region served | North America |
| Leader | Peter Laird |
The Xeric Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation based in Northampton, Massachusetts, which for twenty years awarded self-publishing grants to comic book creators, as well as qualified charitable and nonprofit organizations. The Xeric Foundation was established by Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.