McLeod Blue Skye Charitable Foundation Inc
McLeod Blue Skye Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Branford, Connecticut. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation and is classified under the NTEE code for Private Grantmaking Foundations (T20).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$631K
+14.0% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+14.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated consistent philanthropic activity with total giving of $631,000 recorded among foundations in the Branford area. The foundation makes grants to support educational and community initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has supported institutions in Connecticut, with documented grants to organizations in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,586,691 | $3,148,639 | $3,282,212 |
| Revenue | $562,795 | $149,770 | $149,217 |
| Expenses | $753,256 | $653,664 | $841,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $631,000 | $553,500 | $733,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $625,465 | $556,280 | $533,540 |
| Distributable Amount | $562,658 | $490,950 | $525,461 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christopher K. McLeod and Elaine McLeod of Branford are associated with the foundation. Christopher K. McLeod has been a member of the Sacred Heart University Board of Trustees since 1989, serving in numerous capacities including chairman of the Executive Committee and currently as Board secretary. He is an investor and advisor in early-stage life science companies and is co-founder and CEO of AxioMx, Inc. in Branford.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER K MCLEOD | President Treas Dir | — | — |
| ELAINE M MCLEOD | Secretary Dir | — | — |
| SCOTT MCLEOD | Director | — | — |
| COLIN M MCLEOD | Director | — | — |
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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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