Private foundation · EIN 85-3960208 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leder Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $976K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$976K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington IncNorth Bethesda, MD1229 donor advised fund$500K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYCenter on Extremism and General Operating Fund$200K
Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Saint Frances AcademyBaltimore, MDS.T.A.R.S. Mentoring Fund$50K
Hour Generation FoundationCollege Park, MDCharitable Event$25K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYFund for ADL Concert Against Hate$10K
City Kids to Wilderness Project IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Washington Hebrew CongregationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Main Street Connect IncRockville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Sheriffs Meadow FoundationVineyard Haven, MACaroline Tuthill Preserve Fund$5,000
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Breast Care for WashingtonWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Giving Foundation for Women & Children IncPotomac, MDToy and Coat Drive$2,500
Hilarity for CharityBeverly Hills, CACharitable Event$2,500

By state: Maryland 5 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 4 · Massachusetts 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Leder Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Leder Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Leder Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $976K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Leder Family Foundation give?

Maryland (5 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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