Leder Family Foundation
The Leder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to organizations in Maryland, New York, Washington, DC, Massachusetts, and California.
Leder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Leder Family Foundation gave $976K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Maryland. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $975,500
- +135.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,679
- +270.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,970,527
- +20.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leder Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $968K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 81 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Maryland (60%), New York (22%), and Washington, DC (18%). Smaller reported shares, each under 1%, went to Massachusetts and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leder Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) 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 $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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2023) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $976K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,970,527 | $3,487,864 | $1,116,604 | $975,500 | 14 | $1,075,484 | $461,184 | $622,645 |
| 2023 | $11,599,267 | $81,541 | $553,619 | $413,833 | 22 | $513,185 | $261,194 | $567,331 |
| 2022 | $12,071,345 | $31,456 | $1,531,687 | $1,388,333 | 24 | $1,483,126 | $249,996 | $596,112 |
| 2021 | $13,571,576 | $988,170 | $1,430,876 | $1,241,000 | 21 | $1,315,686 | $4,865,557 | $650,910 |
| 2020 | $14,014,282 | $14,021,268 | $6,986 | — | — | — | $21,956 | $41,644 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. The Greater Washington Community Foundation says it works to address critical community needs and build a thriving region. City Kids to Wilderness Project says it provides enriching experiences for DC youth to build resiliency and broaden horizons. Main Street Connect describes its work as providing disability housing and programming in community-centered settings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $975,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $500,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for a donor-advised fund, $200,000 to the Anti-Defamation League for its Center on Extremism and general operating fund, and $150,000 to the Greater Washington Community Foundation for general and unrestricted support. Other grants included $50,000 to Saint Frances Academy for its S.T.A.R.S. Mentoring Fund and $25,000 to Hour Generation Foundation for a charitable event.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ethan Leder as director and president, and Karen Leder as director, secretary, and treasurer.
Leder Family Foundation is led by Ethan Leder, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ethan Leder
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Leder
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Leder Family Foundation
How much does Leder Family Foundation give each year?
Leder Family Foundation gave $976K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $414K across 22 grants.
What is Leder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Leder Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $69,679, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leder Family Foundation that year got $66K on average.
Where does Leder Family Foundation give grants?
Leder Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Leder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Leder Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Leder Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc ($500,000), Anti-Defamation League ($210,000 across 2 grants) and Greater Washington Community Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leder Family Foundation?
Leder Family Foundation reported $14.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $623K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leder Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leder Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Leder Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leder Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leder-family-foundation-morg_66f52af2f744485e850beeab4df0585f
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