The Lederhausen Foundation
The Lederhausen Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York, Illinois, Maryland, and Florida, including organizations supporting Israel-related charities, public education on Middle East affairs, youth programs, community philanthropy, and children’s tennis.
The Lederhausen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lederhausen Foundation gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- -68.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,333
- -42.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $3,426,521
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (37% 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 Lederhausen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 N Fairbanks Ct Suite 4001, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 782-1010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lederhausen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Fund of Israel ($25K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
278 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 278 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), Illinois (33%), Maryland (22%), and Florida (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lederhausen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $246K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Inside the Middle East Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Inc Jupiter, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Serving Up Hope Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $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 | $3,426,521 | $849,460 | $90,921 | $68,000 | 6 | $88,015 | $808,603 | $121,129 |
| 2024 | $2,664,560 | $122,809 | $232,990 | $217,463 | 11 | $229,963 | $96,374 | $136,665 |
| 2023 | $2,783,692 | $180,222 | $282,101 | $246,273 | 8 | $256,273 | $98,475 | $142,414 |
| 2022 | $2,869,968 | $758,731 | $63,627 | $45,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $614,237 | $153,131 |
| 2021 | $2,170,664 | $314,582 | $151,099 | $131,375 | 248 | — | $104,531 | $131,209 |
| 2020 | $2,007,181 | $245,052 | $180,135 | $160,000 | 11 | — | $141,066 | $124,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lederhausen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include enabling donations to reach charities in Israel (Central Fund of Israel), educating the public and emerging leaders on Middle East affairs (Inside the Middle East Inc), and providing educational and recreational programs for children and developing Jewish civic leaders (Jewish Council for Youth Services).
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as supporting local nonprofit organizations serving people in Palm Beach County (Admirals Cove Foundation Inc) and providing sustainable tennis programs for underprivileged children (Serving Up Hope Inc). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported six grants totaling $68,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $11,250. The largest reported awards were $25,000 to Central Fund of Israel, $15,000 each to Inside the Middle East Inc and Ronald McDonald House, and $7,500 to Jewish Council for Youth Services. The listed purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mats Lederhausen, Jessica Lederhausen, and Rosanna Castle as trustees.
The Lederhausen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Lederhausen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mats Lederhausen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rosanna Castle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Lederhausen (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lederhausen Foundation
How much does The Lederhausen Foundation give each year?
The Lederhausen Foundation gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $217K across 11 grants.
What is The Lederhausen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lederhausen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $11,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lederhausen Foundation give grants?
The Lederhausen Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (33%) and Maryland (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Lederhausen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lederhausen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lederhausen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lederhausen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Fund of Israel ($25,000), Inside the Middle East Inc ($15,000) and Ronald McDonald House ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lederhausen Foundation?
The Lederhausen Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (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 does The Lederhausen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lederhausen Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lederhausen Foundation's EIN?
The Lederhausen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3171557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lederhausen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Lederhausen Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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