Leyman Foundation
The Leyman Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $25,000 to charitable organizations.
Leyman Foundation at a glance
In short: Leyman Foundation gave $25K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +2000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,190
- -95.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $362,534
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Leyman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2610 Handasyde Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 891-6210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leyman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crohn's and Colitis Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (32%), Ohio (20%), Minnesota (12%), Connecticut (11%), and Colorado (6%). Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Rhode Island, Kansas, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leyman Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 138% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Albert Lea, MN | Research Cures for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis | $2,000 |
| Walking with Him 6 Inc Petoskey, MI | Faith Based Non-Profit Program Providing Recovery Housing | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati, OH | Care of Various Animals Housed at the Zoo | $2,000 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Animal Welfare | $1,500 |
| Salisbury School Salisbury, CT | One of a few all boys boarding schools remaining in the united states | $1,500 |
| Harbor Hall Petoskey, MI | Inpatient Rehabilitation | $1,500 |
| US Court Tennis Preservation Society Jamestown, RI | Building a Strong Future for Court Tennis | $1,500 |
| The Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT | Support Education for the Students | $1,250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Total well being of injured, ill, or wounded veterans and their families | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Support Liberal Arts Programs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362,534 | $17,317 | $30,974 | $25,000 | 21 | $30,974 | $9,768 | $22,452 |
| 2024 | $398,145 | $18,470 | $27,379 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,200 | $14,601 | — |
| 2023 | $407,054 | $19,798 | $25,074 | $24,000 | 23 | $25,068 | $17,050 | — |
| 2021 | $419,956 | $37,129 | $29,503 | $24,000 | 24 | — | $7,384 | — |
| 2019 | $420,243 | $20,715 | $28,822 | $24,000 | 22 | — | $20,715 | $20,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leyman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, animal welfare, health and medical research, substance-use treatment, veteran support, and youth programs. These are examples of the grantees’ activities, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Harbor Hall describes its mission as providing treatment and guidance to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Little Traverse Sailors says it provides a safe learning environment for youth and adults to build lifelong sailing skills. The Hotchkiss School describes its aim as cultivating students’ potential and engagement in the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $25,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the 2025 grants were $2,000 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for research on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; $2,000 to Walking With Him 6 for recovery housing; and $2,000 to the Cincinnati Zoo for animal care. Other grants included $1,500 to Bissell Pet Foundation for animal welfare, $1,500 to Salisbury School, $1,500 to Harbor Hall for inpatient rehabilitation, and $1,250 to The Hotchkiss School for student education. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to Eckerd College for liberal arts programs, Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation for its programs, and Wounded Warrior Project for the well-being of injured, ill, or wounded veterans and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ray B Leyman and Margaret L McHenry as trustees.
Leyman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret L. McHenry
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ray B. Leyman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Leyman Foundation
How much does Leyman Foundation give each year?
Leyman Foundation gave $25K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Leyman Foundation's typical grant size?
Leyman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,190, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leyman Foundation give grants?
Leyman Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (20%) and Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Petoskey, MI (3 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Leyman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Leyman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Leyman Foundation's largest grantees?
Leyman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Crohn's and Colitis Foundation ($2,000), Walking with Him 6 Inc ($2,000) and Cincinnati Zoo ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leyman Foundation?
Leyman Foundation reported $363K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leyman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, animal welfare, health and medical research, substance-use treatment, veteran support, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leyman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Leyman Foundation's EIN?
Leyman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0568237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Leyman Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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