The Lederhausen Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2004, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a family foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$217K
-11.7% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-35.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $1,500 to $135,273.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in:
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,664,560
- Total Giving: $217,463
- Total Revenue: $123,000
- Total Expenses: $233,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,664,560 | $2,783,692 | $2,869,968 |
| Revenue | $122,809 | $180,222 | $758,731 |
| Expenses | $232,990 | $282,101 | $63,627 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $229,963 | $256,273 | $55,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $96,374 | $98,475 | $614,237 |
| Distributable Amount | $136,665 | $142,414 | $153,131 |
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
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mats Lederhausen is listed as associated with the foundation's contact information.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mats Lederhausen | Trustee | — | — |
| Jessica Lederhausen | Trustee | — | — |
| Rosanna Castle | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 600 N Fairbanks Ct Ph 4001, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-782-1010
EIN: 75-3171557
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as tax-exempt since June 2005
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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