The Leafglen Foundation
The Leafglen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $458K. Net investment income was $496K.
The Leafglen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leafglen Foundation gave $458K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $458,103
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,351
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $7,266,967
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Leafglen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cure Violence Global ($150K). Together the top 6 received $458K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 33 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leafglen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $55K (2019) to $500K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Violence Global Chicago, IL | Social Change | $150,000 |
| Justice in Motion Brooklyn, NY | Social Change | $100,000 |
| Calvary Women's Service Washington, DC | Education and Medical | $60,000 |
| Houser of Ruth Silver Spring, MD | Social Change | $50,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance New York, NY | Social Equality | $50,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Washington, DC | Mental Health Care for Migrant Children and Families | $48,103 |
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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 | $7,266,967 | $558,963 | $528,279 | $458,103 | 6 | $458,103 | $496,488 | $502,331 |
| 2024 | $7,236,283 | $373,254 | $464,328 | $400,830 | 5 | $400,830 | $314,829 | $472,388 |
| 2023 | $7,346,640 | $268,624 | $548,576 | $500,000 | 6 | $500,000 | $197,685 | $420,515 |
| 2022 | $7,626,592 | $181,675 | $503,660 | $421,000 | 8 | $421,000 | $165,628 | $433,758 |
| 2021 | $7,948,577 | $981,020 | $538,314 | $475,800 | 8 | $475,800 | $895,836 | $467,312 |
| 2020 | $7,505,871 | $277,478 | $369,331 | $315,000 | 7 | — | $203,199 | $404,957 |
| 2019 | $7,597,724 | $190,369 | $97,136 | $55,000 | 1 | — | $165,583 | $382,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leafglen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $502K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leafglen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keara L. Scallan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shawn M. Scallan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Karen Ware
Settlor
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alaiana M. Scallan (2019–2021) — Trustee
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 The Leafglen Foundation
How much does The Leafglen Foundation give each year?
The Leafglen Foundation gave $458K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $401K across 5 grants.
What is The Leafglen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leafglen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $55,000, and its average grant was $76,351, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leafglen Foundation give grants?
The Leafglen Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (33%) and District of Columbia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Leafglen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Leafglen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Change" (3 grants).
Who are The Leafglen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leafglen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cure Violence Global ($150,000), Justice in Motion ($100,000) and Calvary Women's Service ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leafglen Foundation?
The Leafglen Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $458K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $502K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Leafglen Foundation's EIN?
The Leafglen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2599437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Leafglen Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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