Leupold & Stevens Foundation
The Leupold & Stevens Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2002 and based in Beaverton, Oregon. The foundation is affiliated with Leupold & Stevens, Inc., a manufacturer of optical instruments and sporting goods with a history dating back to 1907. The foundation operates as a trustee-driven organization focused on supporting charitable causes in Oregon.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$424K
+9.2% YoY
Grant Count
32
+3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Leupold & Stevens Family Foundation supports small Oregon-based charities that improve the quality of life in the community, as well as nonprofits that honor the legacy of the company's founders. The foundation's guidelines focus on four primary areas of need:
- Health and Human Services
- Science and Education
- Arts and Culture
- Environment
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept or review new grant applications. Instead, it operates as a trustee-driven organization that identifies and supports organizations aligned with its mission and focus areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on Oregon-based charities and nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2.42 million
- Revenue: $480,751
- Expenses: $432,326
- Net Income: $48,425
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since September 2002 (EIN: 68-0517512).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,421,717 | $2,373,292 | $2,190,938 |
| Revenue | $480,751 | $577,123 | $535,259 |
| Expenses | $432,326 | $394,769 | $292,024 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $427,820 | $389,523 | $288,604 |
| Net Investment Income | $191,751 | $200,223 | $128,839 |
| Distributable Amount | $136,685 | $116,263 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY VAN DITTI | SECRETERY | — | — |
| MICHAEL SLACK | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ALEXANDRA BURTON | TREASURER | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 688, Beaverton, OR 97075-0688
- Phone: 503-422-0177
- Website: www.leupold.com/learn/about-us/ls_foundation
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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