Private foundation · EIN 34-1897319 · Middlebrg Hts, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald and Marilyn Leach Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $118K total, median $8,500. 36% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$118K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in OH
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The City MissionCleveland, OHGeneral fund$23K
The Salvation ArmyCleveland, OHGeneral fund$18K
Anderson UniversityAnderson, INScholarship fund$12K
Agape International MissionRoseville, CAGeneral fund$11K
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (global Tres Se)Lenexa, KSGeneral fund$11K
Church of God Ministries CbhAnderson, INGeneral fund$8,500
Children of PromiseAnderson, INGeneral fund$8,300
American Red CrossCleveland, OHgeneral fund$7,300
Cleveland FoodbankCleveland, OHGeneral fund$7,300
Holt InternationalEugene, ORGeneral fund$6,900
AmericaresStamford, CTGeneral fund$4,900

By state: Ohio 4 · Indiana 3 · California 1 · Kansas 1 · Oregon 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Ronald and Marilyn Leach Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Middlebrg Hts, Ohio, administered in care of Marilyn R Leach, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ronald and Marilyn Leach Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ronald and Marilyn Leach Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $118K across 11 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Ronald and Marilyn Leach Charitable Foundation give?

Ohio (4 grants), Indiana (3 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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