Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation
The Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation is a private foundation based in Pontiac, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants for legal assistance, hardship, education-related purposes, and donations, among other purposes.
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation gave $18K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $437.85), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,514
- +46.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $438
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $934,689
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% 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 Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Charles Leonard Jr as the contact and says to apply online or by email. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Leonard Jr
Mailing address: 102 Franklin Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 338-3742
Email: cl2@cdlfoundation.com
Website: https://charlesanddemetraleonardfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kemp Klein Law Firm ($5K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($2,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 11% to Massachusetts, 6% to Georgia, and 1% to Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 25% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $18K (2023). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kemp Klein Law Firm Troy, MI | Legal Assistance | $5,164 |
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,950 |
| Alexandria Riley Pontiac, MI | Question - Campaign contribution | $1,000 |
| Pontiac High School Athletics Dept Pontiac, MI | Donation | $600 |
| Doran Ray Dallas, GA | Graduation | $500 |
| Kanaiya Williams Pontiac, MI | Graduation | $500 |
| Kerrigan Gist Auburn Hills, MI | Graduation | $500 |
| Cameron Washington Pontiac, MI | Graduation | $250 |
| Amari Ray Dallas, GA | Graduation | $250 |
| Skylar Clark Farmington, MI | Graduation | $250 |
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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 | $934,689 | $41,934 | $84,801 | $17,514 | 40 | $22,553 | — | — |
| 2024 | $978,098 | $27,141 | $70,726 | $11,950 | 24 | $11,950 | $19,356 | $48,491 |
| 2023 | $1,011,168 | $69,578 | $51,687 | $17,799 | 22 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $326,943 | $324,416 | $9,169 | $8,250 | 19 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $11,696 | $16,855 | $7,805 | $7,505 | 36 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,646 | $9,471 | $11,688 | $11,388 | 57 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for a range of purposes, including legal assistance, hardship, graduation, scholarships, and donations. These examples describe reported grants and do not establish a stated mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $17,514. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,164, with a median of $250. The largest reported grant was $5,164 to Kemp Klein Law Firm in Troy, Michigan, for legal assistance. Pontiac High School Athletics Dept received $600 for a donation. Other reported grants included individual-recipient awards for hardship, graduation, and scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Leonard Jr as director.
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation is led by CHARLES LEONARD Jr DIRECTOR, Director on filings since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
CHARLES LEONARD Jr DIRECTOR
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Leonard Jr. (2024) — Director
- Former: DEMETRA LEONARD Director (2020–2021) — Director
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 Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation
How much does Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation give each year?
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation gave $18K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 24 grants.
What is Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $438, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation give grants?
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pontiac, MI (14 grants), Troy, MI (2 grants), Dallas, GA (2 grants) and Auburn Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Graduation" (16 grants), "Scholarship" (7 grants) and "God Bless" (4 grants).
Who are Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kemp Klein Law Firm ($5,164), Alexandria Riley ($1,000) and Pontiac High School Athletics Dept ($600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($2,950), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation?
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation reported $935K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation fund?
The available grant information shows support for a range of purposes, including legal assistance, hardship, graduation, scholarships, and donations. These examples describe reported grants and do not establish a stated mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's EIN?
Charles and Demetra Leonard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2709293. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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