Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation
The Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Placid, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations and also provides regional nonprofits access to a restored farmhouse for meetings, seminars, retreats, fundraisers, and similar events.
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation gave $295K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $294,771
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,816
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $22,943,327
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Heaven Hill Farm 302 Bear Cub Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946-3117
Phone: (518) 523-3061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homestead Development Corporation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 117 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Grants included organizations in Lake Placid and other Adirondack-area communities, as well as a recipient in Albany.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 251% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2023) to $430K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Development Corporation Lake Placid, NY | Thrift Shop Grant | $100,000 |
| Lake Placid Center for the Arts Lake Placid, NY | Facility Maintenance Support | $20,000 |
| NY Ski Educational Foundation Wilmington, NY | Support for Athletic Travel Expenses | $20,000 |
| USA Luge Association Lake Placid, NY | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York Albany, NY | General Operations | $17,587 |
| Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society Lake Placid, NY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Thomas Shipman Sr Memorial Youth Center Inc Lake Placid, NY | General Operations and BBQ Festival | $15,000 |
| Lake Placid Community Beautification Association Lake Placid, NY | General Operations Support | $14,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation Lake Placid, NY | North Elba Christmas Fund | $10,000 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department Inc Lake Placid, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $22,943,327 | $1,567,463 | $1,283,416 | $294,771 | 23 | $1,700,157 | $1,471,138 | $676,461 |
| 2023 | $22,243,538 | $269,264 | $976,897 | $207,000 | 18 | $1,210,264 | $231,188 | $656,954 |
| 2022 | $21,285,339 | $468,802 | $1,071,097 | $387,500 | 26 | $2,639,086 | $425,472 | $736,000 |
| 2021 | $25,731,794 | $1,218,126 | $1,106,951 | $430,246 | 26 | $1,622,543 | $1,162,336 | $923,061 |
| 2020 | $24,620,327 | $1,712,100 | $879,128 | $275,874 | 24 | — | $800,071 | $817,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $676K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in housing, arts, sports, historical preservation, youth services, community activities, and emergency services.
Grantee missions illustrate some of the work supported. Homestead Development Corporation says it builds affordable, energy-efficient housing for essential workers in Lake Placid and North Elba. Lake Placid North Elba Historical says it maintains historical artifacts and documents and makes them available through exhibitions, lectures, and programs. The Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department says its purpose is to preserve life and property and prevent, control, and extinguish fires. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $294,771. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
The largest reported grant was $100,000 to Homestead Development Corporation for a thrift shop grant. Other notable awards included $20,000 to Lake Placid Center for the Arts for facility maintenance support; $20,000 to NY Ski Educational Foundation for athletic travel expenses; $18,000 to USA Luge Association for general operations; and $17,587 to the Research Foundation of the State University of New York for general operations. The foundation also awarded $15,000 to Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society for general operations, $10,000 to Adirondack Foundation for the North Elba Christmas Fund, $10,000 to Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department for general operations, and $7,500 to Essex County Historical Society for general operations and educational programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John D Leekley Jr as trustee and chairperson, and James McKenna as trustee and CEO/vice chair from July 2024.
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation is led by James McKenna, Trustee, CEO & Vice Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James McKenna
Trustee, CEO & Vice Chair
Trustee → Trustee, CEO & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $170K (2024)
John D. Leekley Jr.
Trustee & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eleonore Wotherspoon (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $170K, to James McKenna (Trustee, CEO/Vice Chair (From 07/2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation
How much does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation give each year?
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation gave $295K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 18 grants.
What is Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,816, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation give grants?
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Placid, NY (13 grants) and Albany, NY (5 grants).
Does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Homestead Development Corporation ($100,000), Research Foundation State University of New York ($30,111 across 5 grants) and Lake Placid Center for the Arts ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation?
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $676K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in housing, arts, sports, historical preservation, youth services, community activities, and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation?
The foundation 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 Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's EIN?
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1322495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred a Uihlein 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 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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