AE Leonard Family Giving Council
The AE Leonard Family Giving Council is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. Leonard Holding Company organizes charitable giving through the council, which is named after founder Alvin E. Leonard and includes some of his grandchildren. The council funds charitable giving and scholarships for qualified employees, their spouses, and their children.
AE Leonard Family Giving Council at a glance
In short: AE Leonard Family Giving Council gave $224K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $223,875
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,784
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,602
- Total assets
- $227,167
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to AE Leonard Family Giving Council
- How to Apply
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Request the grant and scholarship application form from the foundation or obtain it from its website.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria Davila
Mailing address: 2001 S Laredo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 532-3241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AE Leonard Family Giving Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NextTalk ($30K). Together the top 9 received $154K.
Organizations only. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($70,120), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 163 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Oregon, 7% each to North Carolina and California, and 4% to Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How AE Leonard Family Giving Council gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2020) to $386K (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NextTalk San Antonio, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| SLEW Cancer Wellness Center San Antonio, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Any Woman Can San Antonio, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Africa New Life Ministries International Portland, OR | General Support | $18,000 |
| Still Water Ministries Marshall, NC | General Support | $15,755 |
| Children's Hunger Fund Sylmar, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kingdom Resources Seguin, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Time for Christ Jail Ministry San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Outdoor Adventures Omaha, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| 24 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $70,120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,167 | $245,125 | $225,855 | $223,875 | 33 | $225,754 | $4,133 | $11,820 |
| 2024 | $207,897 | $295,132 | $277,277 | $275,629 | 29 | $277,277 | $7,131 | $11,444 |
| 2023 | $190,042 | $180,000 | $386,382 | $386,367 | 33 | $386,382 | — | $16,832 |
| 2022 | $396,424 | $350,000 | $354,248 | $352,026 | 38 | $354,248 | — | $19,647 |
| 2021 | $400,672 | $660,000 | $287,547 | $284,758 | 30 | $287,547 | — | $12,937 |
| 2020 | $28,219 | — | $207,462 | $206,147 | 13 | — | — | $1,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AE Leonard Family Giving Council reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Leonard Holding Company describes its goal as giving back to local organizations to help create stronger families and better communities. The council funds charitable organizations and scholarships.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Any Woman Can says it provides a Christ-centered ministry for informed decisions about unplanned pregnancy, sexual health, and related mental and emotional health issues. Africa New Life Ministries International says it works to break the cycle of poverty in Rwanda through education, spiritual insight, and basic necessities for children and families. Children’s Hunger Fund says its mission is to equip local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry to suffering children. Kingdom Resources says it develops people’s gifts and character and teaches them to serve and pray for others, especially the poor and needy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the council reported 33 grants totaling $223,875. Grant amounts ranged from $147 to $30,000, with a median of $3,602. The largest awards included $30,000 to NextTalk, $20,000 each to SLEW Cancer Wellness Center and Any Woman Can, $18,000 to Africa New Life Ministries International, and $15,755 to Still Water Ministries. Other notable awards were $15,000 each to Children’s Hunger Fund and Kingdom Resources, and $10,000 each to Time for Christ Jail Ministry and Outdoor Adventures. The filing also lists scholarship awards to individual recipients.
The council’s 2025 filing says its grant and scholarship application form is available on the foundation’s website or upon request. It reports no restrictions on awards. Grant requests to charitable organizations have no submission deadlines; the filing does not provide a scholarship deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Neal Leonard as director and president; Terry Scott as director and secretary; and Kara Still, Leslie Erfurt, Meredith Davis, and Megan Leonard as directors. The council’s website lists these six people as current Family Giving Council members.
AE Leonard Family Giving Council is led by Neal Leonard, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neal Leonard
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Still
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Erfurt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Leonard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Scott
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AE Leonard Family Giving Council
How much does AE Leonard Family Giving Council give each year?
AE Leonard Family Giving Council gave $224K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $276K across 29 grants.
What is AE Leonard Family Giving Council's typical grant size?
AE Leonard Family Giving Council's median grant in 2025 was $3,602, and its average grant was $6,784, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does AE Leonard Family Giving Council give grants?
AE Leonard Family Giving Council gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (8%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants).
Does AE Leonard Family Giving Council give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of AE Leonard Family Giving Council's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (24 grants).
Who are AE Leonard Family Giving Council's largest grantees?
AE Leonard Family Giving Council's largest 2025 grantees include NextTalk ($30,000), SLEW Cancer Wellness Center ($20,000) and Any Woman Can ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($70,120), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is AE Leonard Family Giving Council?
AE Leonard Family Giving Council reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AE Leonard Family Giving Council fund?
Leonard Holding Company describes its goal as giving back to local organizations to help create stronger families and better communities. The council funds charitable organizations and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AE Leonard Family Giving Council?
Request the grant and scholarship application form from the foundation or obtain it from its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AE Leonard Family Giving Council's EIN?
AE Leonard Family Giving Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2953229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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