Henry Uihlein Ii and Mildred a Uihlein
The Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation is a private foundation established around 1979, based in Lake Placid, New York. The foundation preserves and stewards 1,429 acres of scenic, historic, and natural resources through educational, agricultural, and environmental programs, as well as recreational and interpretive trails. The foundation operates Heaven Hill Farm, a historic property built in 1840 that serves as an event and conference center available at no cost to regional nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$295K
+42.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
+27.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+11.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on preserving the land and vision established by its founders, Henry and Mildred Uihlein. According to Henry Uihlein's guiding principles, the foundation is directed to preserve his lands without allowing for subdivision or commercial development.
Primary focus areas include:
- Education — Supporting educational initiatives and institutions
- Agriculture — Advancing agricultural research and operations
- Conservation & Environmental Stewardship — Protecting natural resources and scenic lands
- Community Benefit — Supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives
- Recreation — Maintaining trails and recreational access across foundation lands
- Winter Sports — Supporting young athletes, Olympians, and nonprofit sports organizations through the Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $100,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in New York, with particular emphasis on the Lake Placid and Adirondack region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $22,943,327
- Total Giving: $294,771
- Total Revenues: $1,567,463
- Total Expenses: $1,283,416
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John D. Leekley — Trustee
- James McKenna — Trustee and Board Member
The foundation employs 3 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN D LEEKLEY JR | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON | 10 | $105,000 |
| JAMES MCKENNA | TRUSTEE, CEO/VICE CHAIR (FROM 07/2024) | 35 | $170,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary of philanthropy, welcoming over 100 guests to Heaven Hill Farm headquarters in June 2024.
The Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund, created in 2005 in partnership with Ironman North America and the Adirondack Foundation, announced 2024 awards supporting young local athletes, Olympians, and nonprofit sports organizations.
Uihlein-Ironman Sports Fund announces 2024 awardsThe foundation is actively engaged in conservation programs, including hosting a NYS Mesonet Weather Station to collect weather and climate data for emergency preparedness and weather prediction improvement in the region.
The foundation maintains extensive recreational infrastructure, including over ten miles of walking, hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails that are used year-round by local residents and visitors.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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