Leo Daniel Foundation
The Leo Daniel Foundation is a private foundation based in Kerrville, Texas. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $664,837 to organizations in several states.
Leo Daniel Foundation at a glance
In short: Leo Daniel Foundation gave $665K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $664,837
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,702
- +38.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,606,611
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% 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 Leo Daniel Foundation
- How to Apply
Submit a grant request to the foundation’s board of directors with a detailed description of the proposed purpose and use of the grant and a copy of the organization’s IRS favorable determination letter recognizing it…
Submit a grant request to the foundation’s board of directors with a detailed description of the proposed purpose and use of the grant and a copy of the organization’s IRS favorable determination letter recognizing it as a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Contact
Application contact: Leo Daniel Foundation
Mailing address: 317 Sidney Baker St Ste 400, Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone: (210) 617-4728
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leo Daniel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Mary Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $593K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 121 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 55% to recipients in Texas, 18% in Ohio, 15% in Minnesota, 5% in North Carolina, and 2% in Delaware. These reported shares do not account for all grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leo Daniel Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $61K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 $583K (2022) to $665K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $665K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mary Foundation Fairview Park, OH | Support Programs and Operations | $120,000 |
| St Peter Catholic School North St Paul, MN | Support Programs and Operations | $100,000 |
| Fullness of Truth Catholic Ministries Kingwood, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $96,279 |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $91,410 |
| The Alexander House San Antonio, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $50,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $40,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support Programs and Operations | $30,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ingram, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $24,250 |
| Allied Womens Center San Antonio, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $22,448 |
| St Stanislaus Church Bandera, TX | Support Programs and Operations | $18,450 |
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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 | $9,606,611 | $740,808 | $831,875 | $664,837 | 24 | $677,796 | $585,678 | $579,497 |
| 2023 | $9,697,678 | $882,124 | $752,613 | $620,455 | 31 | $625,218 | $752,286 | $574,641 |
| 2022 | $9,568,167 | $924,439 | $721,841 | $583,419 | 24 | $595,804 | $775,602 | $591,186 |
| 2021 | $9,365,569 | $811,843 | $733,987 | $620,103 | 22 | $626,880 | $693,728 | $644,567 |
| 2020 | $9,287,713 | $1,296,192 | $734,934 | $611,560 | 20 | — | $1,177,204 | $565,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo Daniel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $579K 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 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: The Mary Foundation says its mission is to produce and distribute educational materials; Baylor University says it educates people for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence with Christian commitment; and Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern food and household items for people in need, veterans’ well-being, public policy, and law enforcement education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $664,837. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $120,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported awards included $120,000 to The Mary Foundation, $100,000 to St Peter Catholic School, $96,279 to Fullness of Truth Catholic Ministries, and $91,410 to the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Each was listed for support of programs and operations.
Other reported grants included $50,000 to The Alexander House, $40,000 to Baylor University, $30,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, and $24,250 to Mercy Gate. The foundation’s filing states that public charities qualifying as 501(c)(3) organizations may submit requests to the board of directors. Requests should include a detailed description of the grant’s purpose and intended use, along with a copy of the organization’s IRS favorable determination letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bryan Grundhoefer as president and Mary Jo Grundhoefer as vice president/secretary.
Leo Daniel Foundation is led by Bryan Grundhoefer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Grundhoefer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Grundhoefer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Grundhoefer (2020–2022) — 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 Leo Daniel Foundation
How much does Leo Daniel Foundation give each year?
Leo Daniel Foundation gave $665K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $620K across 31 grants.
What is Leo Daniel Foundation's typical grant size?
Leo Daniel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,702, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leo Daniel Foundation that year got $59K on average.
Where does Leo Daniel Foundation give grants?
Leo Daniel Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (18%) and Minnesota (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Kerrville, TX (2 grants).
Does Leo Daniel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Leo Daniel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs and Operations" (24 grants).
Who are Leo Daniel Foundation's largest grantees?
Leo Daniel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Mary Foundation ($120,000), St Peter Catholic School ($100,000) and Fullness of Truth Catholic Ministries ($96,279), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leo Daniel Foundation?
Leo Daniel Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $678K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $579K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leo Daniel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leo Daniel Foundation?
Submit a grant request to the foundation’s board of directors with a detailed description of the proposed purpose and use of the grant and a copy of the organization’s IRS favorable determination letter recognizing it… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leo Daniel Foundation's EIN?
Leo Daniel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5086929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). Leo Daniel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leo-daniel-foundation-morg_65373b21282c4aea974077921f62359d
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