The LeBaron Foundation
The LeBaron Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2025, it gave $61,500 through 13 grants to organizations in Nebraska and other states.
The LeBaron Foundation at a glance
In short: The LeBaron Foundation gave $62K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,500
- +55.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,731
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $214,951
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (86% 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 The LeBaron Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to apply by letter, stating the purpose for which funds will be used and the amount requested, and including a copy of the IRS letter authorizing the applicant’s 501(c)(3) status. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: The Lebaron Foundation
Mailing address: 600 West E Street, Lincoln, NE 68522
Phone: (402) 475-3671
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The LeBaron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 8% to Missouri, 4% to Washington, and 2% to Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The LeBaron Foundation gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 515% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Lincoln, NE | General Support | $15,000 |
| Charles Malone Center Lincoln, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Clinic With a Heart Lincoln, NE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sheldon Art Association Lincoln, NE | Exhibition and Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Cultural Endowment Omaha, NE | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance Kansas City, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln, NE | Public Art Lincoln | $3,000 |
| MONA Courtesy Fund Bellevue, WA | Flat Acquisition | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Cultural Endowment Omaha, NE | Bob Nefsky fund | $2,500 |
| Lux Center for the Arts Lincoln, NE | silvery gallery sponsor | $1,500 |
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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 | $214,951 | $45,462 | $67,233 | $61,500 | 13 | $63,764 | $42,131 | $26,408 |
| 2024 | $236,722 | $35,851 | $44,753 | $39,587 | 8 | $41,702 | $32,721 | $25,401 |
| 2023 | $245,624 | $13,977 | $12,924 | $8,000 | 3 | $10,243 | $11,419 | $22,730 |
| 2022 | $244,571 | $9,802 | $14,892 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,831 | $8,855 | $22,321 |
| 2021 | $249,661 | $7,501 | $49,718 | $45,000 | 2 | $46,665 | $8,605 | $23,210 |
| 2020 | $291,877 | $5,866 | $4,334 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $9,178 | $18,655 |
| 2019 | $290,346 | $12,325 | $3,886 | — | — | — | $10,534 | $18,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LeBaron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, arts and culture, and community giving. For example, Clinic With a Heart says it provides free care to people who are uninsured or underinsured; the Nebraska Cultural Endowment says it supports the Nebraska Arts Council and Humanities Nebraska; and the Lincoln Community Foundation describes its mission as inspiring the community to give, act, and lead.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $61,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants included $15,000 to United Way and $10,000 each to Charles Malone Center and Clinic With a Heart, all in Lincoln, Nebraska. Other grants included $5,000 to the Sheldon Art Association for exhibition and education programs, $5,000 to the Nebraska Cultural Endowment for general support, and $5,000 to Mid-America Arts Alliance as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The LeBaron Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kassandra Knudson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Haszard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Lebaron
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 The LeBaron Foundation
How much does The LeBaron Foundation give each year?
The LeBaron Foundation gave $62K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 8 grants.
What is The LeBaron Foundation's typical grant size?
The LeBaron Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,731, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The LeBaron Foundation give grants?
The LeBaron Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (8 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does The LeBaron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The LeBaron Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The LeBaron Foundation's largest grantees?
The LeBaron Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way ($15,000), Charles Malone Center ($10,000) and Clinic With a Heart ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The LeBaron Foundation?
The LeBaron Foundation reported $215K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The LeBaron Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, arts and culture, and community giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LeBaron Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to apply by letter, stating the purpose for which funds will be used and the amount requested, and including a copy of the IRS letter authorizing the applicant’s 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The LeBaron Foundation's EIN?
The LeBaron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6829727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). The LeBaron Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lebaron-foundation-morg_012b333cd433436aaf8795650bb98c9e
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