Leipold Foundation Inc
Leipold Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlantic Beach, Florida. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations; its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in four states.
Leipold Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leipold Foundation Inc gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state North Carolina. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,132
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,103
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $58,237
- -23.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (35% 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 Leipold Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 Fleet Landing Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Phone: (860) 867-7979
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leipold Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Carolina University ($8K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in North Carolina (35% of grant dollars), Florida (30%), Connecticut (29%), and Massachusetts (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leipold Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 572% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $29K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Hamden Keef Ctr Food Bank Hamden, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Beaches Emergency Assistance Jacksonville BCH, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fleet Landing Endowment Fund Atlantic Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Charter Oak State CLGE Fdn New Britain, CT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Hamden Keef Ctr Youth Svc Worchester, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Where Love Is Pet Rescue Hamden, CT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| FSCI Artist Series Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $882 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonington, CT | Charitable | $750 |
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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 | $58,237 | $5,436 | $23,719 | $23,132 | 11 | $23,132 | $5,157 | $4,046 |
| 2023 | $76,212 | $3,081 | $25,054 | $21,800 | 8 | $21,800 | — | $4,295 |
| 2022 | $98,185 | $3,076 | $29,120 | $27,000 | 13 | $27,000 | $956 | $5,978 |
| 2021 | $126,636 | $12,426 | $29,057 | $28,750 | 12 | $28,750 | $12,119 | $7,153 |
| 2020 | $146,116 | $3,487 | $22,216 | $19,700 | 12 | — | $3,662 | $7,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leipold Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as education, food assistance, emergency assistance, senior services, youth services, animal rescue, and the Coast Guard community. For example, Fleet Landing Endowment Fund says it provides financial assistance to Fleet Landing residents and supports resident services intended to secure seniors’ quality of life. The Coast Guard Foundation says it supports Coast Guard members through education, morale, wellness, and recognition programs, and supports spouses and children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $23,132. Grants ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $8,000 to East Carolina University, $2,500 to Hamden Keef Center Food Bank, and $2,000 each to Beaches Emergency Assistance, Fleet Landing Endowment Fund, and the Salvation Army. Other recipients included Charter Oak State College Foundation ($1,500), Hamden Keef Center Youth Services ($1,500), Where Love Is Pet Rescue ($1,500), FSCI Artist Series ($882), Coast Guard Foundation ($750), and The Green Peacock ($500). The filing lists each grant’s purpose as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr James Leipold as president and secretary, Rachel Leipold Hinton as vice president and treasurer, and John Kurack as director.
Leipold Foundation Inc is led by James Leipold, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Leipold
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kurack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Leipold Hinton
Vice President & Treasurer
Director → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandy Leipold (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & Treasurer
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 Leipold Foundation Inc
How much does Leipold Foundation Inc give each year?
Leipold Foundation Inc gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 8 grants.
What is Leipold Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leipold Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,103, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leipold Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Leipold Foundation Inc give grants?
Leipold Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and Connecticut (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hamden, CT (3 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (2 grants).
Does Leipold Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Leipold Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Leipold Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leipold Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include East Carolina University ($8,000), Hamden Keef Ctr Food Bank ($2,500) and Beaches Emergency Assistance ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leipold Foundation Inc?
Leipold Foundation Inc reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leipold Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as education, food assistance, emergency assistance, senior services, youth services, animal rescue, and the Coast Guard community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leipold Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leipold Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leipold Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6022540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leipold Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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