Private foundation · EIN 88-4222639 · North Oaks, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ledy 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: 22 grants paid, $108K total, median $2,000. 95% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$108K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MN
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trout Lake CampPine River, MNGeneral operating$60K
The Nest Retreat CenterShoreview, MNGeneral operating & chosen movie$12K
Livin FoundationAnoka, MNGeneral operating$5,080
AmplifySt Paul, MNGeneral operating$5,000
Commonbond CommunitiesSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$4,200
Harrison's PlaymakersOmaha, NEGeneral operating$4,000
Hendrickson FoundationRichfield, MNGeneral operating$4,000
Mounds View Schools Education FoundationShoreview, MNGeneral operating$2,100
Every MealRoseville, MNGeneral operating$2,000
Hope Kids MnEden Prairie, MNGeneral operating$2,000
Juab Food ShelfMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,000
Planned ParenthoodMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$2,000
White Bear Area Food ShelfWhite Bear Lake, MNGeneral operating$1,100
Gull Chain of Lakes AssociationLake Shore, MNGeneral operating$1,000
Mn Distance EliteMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$500
The Well & Mounds View Breakfast ClubShoreview, MNGeneral operating$189
Toys for TotsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$100
Wellness in the WoodsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$100
YMCAShoreview, MNGeneral operating$100
Friends of Como ZooSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$50
Jack Jablonski FoundationNew Brighton, MNGeneral operating$50
Sibley Equine ConservatoryPequot Lakes, MNGeneral operating$50

By state: Minnesota 21 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Ledy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in North Oaks, Minnesota, administered in care of Julie Ledy, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Ledy 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 Ledy Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $108K across 22 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Ledy Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (21 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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