Leatherman Family Foundation
Leatherman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wadsworth, OH. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K.
Leatherman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Leatherman Family Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $17,933
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $8,967
- Median grant
- $8,967
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Leatherman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran ($16K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Seville, OH | General purpose | $16,000 |
| Guideposts Foundation Danbury, CT | General purpose | $1,933 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,650 | $17,933 | 2 | $919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leatherman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $919 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leatherman Family Foundation is led by Robert Leatherman, Trustee, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert Leatherman
Trustee, President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Karen Friedt
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Phyllis Leatherman
Trustee, V.p. & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Leatherman Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Robin Wenger
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sean Leatherman
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Leatherman Family Foundation
How much does Leatherman Family Foundation give each year?
Leatherman Family Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leatherman Family Foundation operate?
Leatherman Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Ohio.
How much is Leatherman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Leatherman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $919 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leatherman Family Foundation's EIN?
Leatherman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6981592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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