Leder Family Foundation
The Leder Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization, it received tax-exempt status in June 2021. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic activities.
Key facts about Leder Family Foundation
- EIN
- 85-3960208
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $975,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $69,679
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024)
- Total assets
- $13,970,527
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No information available regarding application procedures or deadlines. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leder Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Leder Family Foundation's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (60%), New York (22%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Leder Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+20.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$976K
+135.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
-36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+270.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $623K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in:
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,970,527
- Total Revenue: $3,487,864
- Total Expenses: $1,116,604
- Net Income: $2,371,260
- Total Liabilities: $0
Financial Trend: The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with assets of approximately $14 million and annual revenues exceeding $3.4 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,970,527 | $11,599,267 | $12,071,345 |
| Revenue | $3,487,864 | $81,541 | $31,456 |
| Expenses | $1,116,604 | $553,619 | $1,531,687 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,075,484 | $513,185 | $1,483,126 |
| Net Investment Income | $461,184 | $261,194 | $249,996 |
| Distributable Amount | $622,645 | $567,331 | $596,112 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc ($500,000), Anti-Defamation League ($210,000 across 2 grants), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC N Bethesda, MD | 1229 donor advised fund | $500,000 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE New York, NY | Center on Extremism and General Operating Fund | $200,000 |
| GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| SAINT FRANCES ACADEMY Baltimore, MD | S.T.A.R.S. Mentoring Fund | $50,000 |
| HOUR GENERATION FOUNDATION College Park, MD | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE New York, NY | Fund for ADL Concert Against Hate | $10,000 |
| CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| WASHINGTON HEBREW CONGREGATION Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| MAIN STREET CONNECT INC Rockville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| SHERIFFS MEADOW FOUNDATION Vineyard Haven, MA | Caroline Tuthill Preserve Fund | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ethan Leder is listed as associated with the foundation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Leder | Dir, Pres | 5 | — |
| Karen Leder | Dir, Sec, Treas | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Leder Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Leder Family Foundation?
No information available regarding application procedures or deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Leder Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in: • Maryland • District of Columbia • New York
What size grants does Leder Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Leder Family Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $976K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Leder Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Leder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $623K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leder Family Foundation's EIN?
Leder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3960208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.