The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Incorporated in 1957 and tax-exempt since May 1959, the foundation has been supporting Maryland's nonprofits for more than 50 years. It is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, making donations tax-deductible.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$940K
+0.4% YoY
Grant Count
98
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Social and economic welfare
- Arts and culture
- Health and human services
- Education
- Support for disabled persons
Recent grant distribution shows that 26% of giving goes to social and human services, 23% to arts and culture, and 14% to education.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not fund individuals, galas, special events, or advertising space in programs.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $185,000
Average Grant
$9,000–$11,000
Review Cycle
- Applicants must visit the foundation website to review guidelines
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
98% of grants stay in Maryland. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $6,397,158
- Total revenues: $471,525
- Total expenses: $1,085,938
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $400,002
- Annual grants made: $728,154–$936,275
Historical Growth:
- Total assets grew from $5.3 million in 2011 to $6.8 million in 2024
- Annual giving grew from $777,000 in 2020 to $2 million in 2022
Staffing:
- 1 employee (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,844,837 | $6,397,158 | $7,011,573 |
| Revenue | $1,541,768 | $471,525 | $1,038,129 |
| Expenses | $1,093,740 | $1,085,938 | $1,130,445 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $988,434 | $984,653 | $1,045,902 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,442,314 | $383,911 | $962,179 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,103,231 | $957,718 | $964,709 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder: John J. Leidy
- Secretary/Treasurer: Claire A Pierson
- Vice President: W Michel Pierson
- Trustees: W. Michel Pierson and Robert L. Pierson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Michel Pierson | Vice-President | 0.5 | — |
| Claire A Pierson | Secr./Treas. | 1 | $6,000 |
Contact Information
Address: The John J Leidy Foundation Inc. c/o Pierson and Pierson 102 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 304 Towson, Maryland 21204 USA
Phone: 410-821-3006 Fax: 410-821-3007 Email: info@leidyfoundation.org Website: www.leidyfoundation.org
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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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