Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in River Falls, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including food security, children’s health and mental health, education and mentorship, family support, and the arts.
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc gave $60K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Wisconsin. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,615
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,512,255
- +66.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation. The filing says application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are determined by the foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Laird Youth Leadership Foundation
Mailing address: 1352 Riverside Drive, River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: (301) 229-5596
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (38%), Minnesota (33%), North Carolina (17%), Maryland (8%), and Washington, D.C. (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $53K (2023) to $99K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation Marshfield, WI | Supporting children and their families going through pediatric cancer | $10,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace Sylva, NC | Supporting families affected by domestic violence through education and advocacy | $5,000 |
| Jump in Foundation Inc DBA Miracle League of Dane County Madison, WI | Support inclusive baseball program for children with physical & cognitive disabilities in wi | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Minneapolis, MN | Supporting battle against food insecurity in the minneapolis community | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland St. Paul, MN | Support for Combating Hunger in WI and MN | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Table Silver Spring, MD | Supporting food programs and helping combat hunger in washington dc and Maryland | $5,000 |
| The Community Table Dillsboro, NC | Supporting food security for those in need and access to food pantry | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation Stevens Point, WI | Scholarship and Supporting the Engelhard Forestry Endowment | $5,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children Minneapolis, MN | Support community based mental health for children in minneapolis | $5,000 |
| Spark the Journey Washington, DC | Offering mentorship and educational programs for young students in washington dc | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,512,255 | $687,523 | $83,054 | $60,000 | 13 | $61,428 | $667,593 | $61,683 |
| 2024 | $907,786 | $123,560 | $88,413 | $67,000 | 13 | $68,191 | $104,822 | $64,665 |
| 2023 | $872,639 | $61,957 | $70,397 | $52,500 | 13 | $53,675 | $45,261 | $56,539 |
| 2022 | $881,079 | $40,338 | $77,707 | $59,500 | 17 | $60,412 | $24,380 | $57,860 |
| 2021 | $918,448 | $100,625 | $100,380 | $80,500 | 15 | $81,285 | $82,936 | $67,356 |
| 2020 | $918,203 | $89,554 | $114,450 | $99,000 | 14 | — | $75,222 | $57,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Community Table says its mission is to provide nutritious meals to people experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Jackson County, North Carolina. Washburn Center for Children says it diagnoses and treats children’s social, emotional, or behavioral development needs through therapeutic services that involve their families. Spark the Journey says it provides mentorship and support to young adults from low-income Washington, D.C., neighborhoods as they pursue college and career success.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $60,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $10,000 to Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation for support for children and families dealing with pediatric cancer.
Other listed 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Center for Domestic Peace, Jump In Foundation Inc. DBA Miracle League of Dane County, Loaves and Fishes, Second Harvest Heartland, Shepherd’s Table, The Community Table, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation, and Washburn Center for Children. The foundation also gave $2,500 each to Spark the Journey, Way to Grow, and Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters. Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together, working with food shelves and hunger-relief programs in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John O Laird as president; David M Laird as treasurer and vice president; and John H Dressendorfer as secretary. Directors listed are Raymond D Nass, Vanessa A Laird, Alison Laird-Large, Karen Engelhard, Kimberly Dalgleish, Raymond Large III, and Connor K Laird.
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc is led by John O. Laird, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John O. Laird
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Laird-Large
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connor K. Laird
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Engelhard
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Dalgleish
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond D. Nass
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Large III
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa A. Laird
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Laird
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John David Large
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Laird
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Dressendorfer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc
How much does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc give each year?
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc gave $60K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 13 grants.
What is Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,615, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc give grants?
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (33%) and North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation ($10,000), Center for Domestic Peace ($5,000) and Jump in Foundation Inc DBA Miracle League of Dane County ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc?
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Community Table says its mission is to provide nutritious meals to people experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Jackson County, North Carolina. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc?
Contact the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's EIN?
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6104415. 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 September 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 June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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