Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $824K.
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation at a glance
In short: Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $615K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,229,770
- +486.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $614,885
- +193.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $614,885
- Total assets
- $2,223,347
- -15.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Antioch College ($1.0M). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 434% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 528% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2021) to $1.2M (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch College Yellow Springs, OH | General Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Lad Foundation St. Louis, MO | Conservation and Education on the Mo Ozark Region | $229,770 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,223,347 | $874,633 | $1,284,393 | $1,229,770 | 2 | $1,229,770 | $824,153 | $233,090 |
| 2025 | $2,634,100 | $347,466 | $260,746 | $209,674 | 1 | $209,674 | $298,087 | $229,770 |
| 2024 | $2,548,265 | $167,389 | $243,783 | $196,527 | 5 | $196,527 | $121,815 | $209,676 |
| 2023 | $2,625,577 | $170,339 | $283,121 | $230,320 | 1 | $230,320 | $121,036 | $196,525 |
| 2022 | $2,739,321 | $302,424 | $265,802 | $205,605 | 1 | $205,605 | $251,624 | $230,320 |
| 2021 | $2,702,699 | $591,636 | $218,420 | $179,673 | 1 | — | $557,032 | $205,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carolyn Ohlsen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Lowenhaupt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Drey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Karel (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Drey Pioneer Foundation
How much does Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation give each year?
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $210K across 1 grant.
How large is Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation?
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation operate?
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina.
What is Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation's EIN?
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6059193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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