Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its grantmaking supports charitable, benevolent, and educational organizations, with an active grant program focused on the communities of Lincoln County, Maine.
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN at a glance
In short: Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN gave $211K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Maine. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,500
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,079
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,012,948
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN
- 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. The grant program lists tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) that are located or operating in Lincoln County, Maine, as eligible. It excludes applications benefiting a private person or corporation, seeking to influence legislation or policy, or involving political campaigns.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (207) 623-5624
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN
Who Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maine Health Lincoln Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 95 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The active grant program is focused on Lincoln County, Maine. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 2% to New York, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) 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 $13K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 $211K (2025) to $265K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Health Lincoln Hospital Damariscotta, ME | Generaloperating | $50,000 |
| Healthy Lincoln County Damariscotta, ME | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Boothbay Sea and Science Center East Boothbay, ME | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Boothbay Region District Nursing Inc Boothbay, ME | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Midcoast Humane Brunswick, ME | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Lincoln County Television Newcastle, ME | Generaloperating | $10,000 |
| Twin Villages Foodbank Farm Nobleboro, ME | Generaloperating | $10,000 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association Brunswick, ME | Generaloperating | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Auburn, ME | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Hearty Roots Bristol, ME | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,012,948 | $428,660 | $308,036 | $210,500 | 19 | $264,602 | $391,410 | $308,452 |
| 2024 | $3,902,323 | $252,825 | $332,743 | $230,000 | 21 | $292,246 | $216,917 | $291,608 |
| 2023 | $3,982,256 | $344,568 | $344,040 | $257,500 | 19 | $310,321 | $310,841 | $266,105 |
| 2022 | $3,978,565 | $375,139 | $339,916 | $258,535 | 17 | $300,189 | $339,466 | $272,327 |
| 2021 | $3,943,768 | $373,484 | $355,526 | $264,580 | 19 | $315,876 | $334,010 | $302,634 |
| 2020 | $3,924,269 | $178,900 | $319,290 | $233,000 | 11 | — | $143,933 | $265,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN reported a distributable amount of $308K 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
The mission stated for the Elizabeth Ann Leach Charitable Trust is to support the communities of Lincoln County, Maine through grants to selected charitable, benevolent, and educational organizations.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Boothbay Sea and Science Center describes its mission as advancing sailing, boating, and ocean sciences while helping participants build independence, teamwork, and community connection. Midcoast Humane says it protects and cares for animals and supports the people who love them. Other grantees describe work in public-access media, youth outdoor and social-emotional programming, hunger relief, education, early learning, and ocean science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $210,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $50,000 to Maine Health Lincoln Hospital and $25,000 to Healthy Lincoln County. Other notable grants were $15,000 to Boothbay Sea and Science Center; $12,500 to Boothbay Region District Nursing; and $10,000 each to Midcoast Humane, Lincoln County Television, Twin Villages Foodbank Farm, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Good Shepherd Food Bank, and Hearty Roots.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William W. Logan and Seymour Epstein as co-trustees, and KeyBank N.A. as trustee.
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Seymour Epstein
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
William W. Logan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$45K (2024) → $47K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank NA (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $47K, to Keybank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN
How much does Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN give each year?
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN gave $211K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 21 grants.
What is Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's typical grant size?
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,079, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN that year got $13K on average.
Where does Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN give grants?
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN gives mostly in Maine: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Damariscotta, ME (3 grants), Brunswick, ME (3 grants), East Boothbay, ME (2 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).
Does Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Generaloperating" (7 grants).
Who are Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's largest grantees?
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's largest 2025 grantees include Maine Health Lincoln Hospital ($50,000), Healthy Lincoln County ($25,000) and Boothbay Sea and Science Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN?
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (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 Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN fund?
The mission stated for the Elizabeth Ann Leach Charitable Trust is to support the communities of Lincoln County, Maine through grants to selected charitable, benevolent, and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's EIN?
Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6386848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Leach Elizabeth Ann PFDN accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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