Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation
The Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports 89 grants totaling $4,013,000, and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation gave $4.0M across 89 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,013,000
- +69.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 89
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,090
- +66.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,338,919
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 220339, Saint Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 406-1842
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 178 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Minnesota (35%), Illinois (13%), the District of Columbia (10%), Iowa (8%), and Indiana (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation gives
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 873% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 89 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John University Belgrade, MN | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Bread for the World Washington, DC | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Harlan, IA | Charitable | $300,000 |
| College of St Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Sisters of Providence Saint Mary Of The Wood, IN | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Cosgrove Kitchen East Saint Louis, IL | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Amnesty International New York, NY | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Lawrence Crawford Association Robinson, IL | Charitable | $70,000 |
| 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,338,919 | $1,686,511 | $4,123,952 | $4,013,000 | 89 | $4,013,000 | $1,575,559 | $459,519 |
| 2023 | $5,776,361 | $1,488,098 | $2,436,045 | $2,362,500 | 87 | $2,362,500 | $1,414,553 | $485,889 |
| 2022 | $6,724,308 | $687,893 | $2,275,642 | $2,188,100 | 1 | $2,273,733 | $600,350 | $648,404 |
| 2021 | $8,312,060 | $930,898 | $1,789,268 | $1,698,000 | 1 | $1,698,000 | $839,630 | $626,219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $460K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included Bread for the World, whose mission is to advocate for policy and other changes to address hunger and poverty; Habitat for Humanity, which states that it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action; and Mary’s Pence, which says it directs resources to women’s projects in the Americas to support health, well-being, and economic self-sufficiency.
Other 2024 grantees include Transition House, which describes its work as addressing family homelessness in the Santa Barbara community, and the UC Santa Barbara Foundation, which says it raises and administers funds supporting the university’s teaching, research, and public-service objectives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 89 grants totaling $4,013,000. Awards ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest listed awards included $1,000,000 to St John University in Belgrade, Minnesota; $300,000 each to Bread for the World in Washington, DC, and Catholic Relief Services in Harlan, Iowa; and $250,000 to the College of St Benedict in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. Other notable awards were $200,000 each to Sisters of Providence in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, and Cosgrove Kitchen in East Saint Louis, Illinois.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Ladner as President Director; Thomas Ladner as Director; Julie Ladner as Secretary Director; William Ladner as Vice President Direc; Mary Bauer as Treasure Director; and Ann Marie Ladner as Director.
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation is led by Margaret M. Ladner, President Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret M. Ladner
President Director
Director → President Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Ladner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie M. Ladner
Secretary Director
Director → Secretary Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary F. Bauer
Treasure Director
Treasurer → Treasure Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Ladner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William P. Ladner
Vice President Director
Director → Vice President Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julia M. Ladner (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Mary Ladner (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation
How much does Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation give each year?
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation gave $4.0M across 89 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 87 grants.
What is Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $45,090, across 89 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation give grants?
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (11 grants), Saint Louis, MO (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Lawrenceville, IL (5 grants).
Does Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 89 grants with a stated purpose on Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (89 grants).
Who are Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St John University ($1,000,000), Bread for the World ($300,000) and Catholic Relief Services ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation?
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $460K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's EIN?
Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1248781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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