Leonard Family Charitable Foundation
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arlington HTS, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K.
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Leonard Family Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $477.8), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,389
- -98.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -93.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $478
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Leonard Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Arlington Heights Senior Center ($500). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 172 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leonard Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $177K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Senior Center Arlington Heights, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Journeys The Road Home Palatine, IL | Unrestricted contributions | $500 |
| Shelter Inc Arlington Heights, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Pilsen Food Pantry Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $445 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $444 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $437 | $3,547 | $2,389 | 5 | $3,547 | — | $107 |
| 2022 | $3,110 | $71,656 | $185,387 | $177,000 | 74 | $185,387 | $63,269 | $8,375 |
| 2021 | $116,842 | $24,086 | $101,550 | $100,000 | 59 | $101,550 | $22,536 | $14,063 |
| 2020 | $194,306 | $15,708 | $32,877 | $30,500 | 34 | — | $13,331 | $13,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Leonard, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Leonard
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Northern Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $304 (2023)
Former officers (3)
- Former: MaryEllen Schwartz (2022) — Vicechairman
- Former: Mary Ellen Schwartz (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Northern Trust Co (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $304, to Northern Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Leonard Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $177K across 74 grants.
What is Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $478, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leonard Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington Heights, IL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Leonard Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Arlington Heights Senior Center ($500), Journeys The Road Home ($500) and Shelter Inc ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Leonard Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Leonard Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3585614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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