Private foundation · EIN 84-1592470 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leatherwood 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: 21 grants paid, $202K total, median $1,000. 33% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$202K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CO
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
20 Moves Donor Advised FundBoston, MACharitable giving$87K
Leatherwood Foundation Donor Advised FundBoston, MACharitable giving$87K
Northwest Florida Ballet IncFort Walton Beach, FLCharitable giving$5,000
University of Colorado Office of AdvancementBoulder, COCharitable giving$5,000
National Multiple SclerosisAtlanta, GAMs services$3,000
Planned ParenthoodDenver, COReproductive healthcare$3,000
Alaqua Animal Refuge IncFreeport, FLCharitable giving$2,000
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association IncChicago, ILCharitable giving$2,000
Conservation Florida IncOrlando, FLCharitable giving$1,000
Discalced IncLittleton, COCharitable$1,000
Li Fraumeni Syndrome AssociationHolliston, MACancer support$1,000
Mary McDowell Friends School FundBrooklyn, NYSchool for students with learning disabilities$1,000
Warrior Canine ConnectionBoyds, MDMilitary service animals$1,000
Colorado Open LandsLakewood, COLand conservation$500
Comeback YogaDenver, COMilitary veteran service$500
Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County IncFort Walton Beach, FLCharitable giving$500
Mesa Verde FoundationArvada, COOperating endowment$500
Sharing & CaringNiceville, FLCharitable giving$500
Shelter House IncFort Walton Beach, FLCharitable giving$500
The Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TNWildlife refuge$500
Wild Animal SanctuaryKeensburg, COWild animal preserve$500

By state: Massachusetts 3 · Colorado 7 · Florida 6 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Leatherwood Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Margaret Firth Waldon Vp, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $202K across 21 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Leatherwood Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), Colorado (7 grants), Florida (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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