The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family is a private foundation, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $870K. Net investment income was $182K.
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family at a glance
In short: The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family gave $870K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $870K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,474
- +439.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $870,474
- +2595.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $870,474
- Total assets
- $1,975,220
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medical University of South Carolina ($870K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family gives
- Giving grew 540% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 902% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $870K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | Donation | $870,474 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,975,220 | $700,764 | $896,833 | $870,474 | 1 | $870,516 | $181,836 | $96,497 |
| 2023 | $2,171,289 | $391,373 | $166,029 | $161,443 | 5 | $161,443 | $332,943 | $96,341 |
| 2022 | $1,945,945 | $154,934 | $274,140 | $119,435 | 6 | $119,435 | $213,260 | $92,326 |
| 2021 | $2,065,151 | $579,402 | $136,000 | $136,000 | 9 | $136,000 | $137,808 | $93,960 |
| 2020 | $1,621,749 | — | $252,116 | $60,000 | 2 | — | — | $70,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Horace Joseph Leitch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Chambliss
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cathey Leitch (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family
How much does The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family give each year?
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family gave $870K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 5 grants.
How large is The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family?
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $871K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family operate?
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia.
What is The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family's EIN?
The Cathey and Joe Leitch Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0682755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
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