The Ledy Family Foundation
The Ledy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Oaks, Minnesota. In its 2024 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $107,854 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota.
The Ledy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ledy Family Foundation gave $108K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,854
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,902
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,421,694
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ledy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Island Rd, North Oaks, MN 55127
Phone: (612) 867-9295
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ledy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trout Lake Camp ($60K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 4% to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ledy Family Foundation gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2023) to $108K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Lake Camp Pine River, MN | General Operating | $59,835 |
| The Nest Retreat Center Shoreview, MN | General Operating & Chosen Movie | $12,400 |
| Livin Foundation Anoka, MN | General Operating | $5,080 |
| Amplify St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Commonbond Communities St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $4,200 |
| Harrison's Playmakers Omaha, NE | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Hendrickson Foundation Richfield, MN | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Mounds View Schools Education Foundation Shoreview, MN | General Operating | $2,100 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Hope Kids MN Eden Prairie, MN | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,421,694 | $363,534 | $129,417 | $107,854 | 22 | $110,470 | $32,969 | $70,918 |
| 2023 | $1,179,046 | $285,617 | $109,567 | $95,600 | 11 | $97,847 | $16,180 | $49,409 |
| 2022 | $1,002,996 | $1,002,996 | — | — | — | — | $2,996 | $4,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ledy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, Livin Foundation describes its mission as preventing suicide through everyday conversations about mental health, while Every Meal says it fights child hunger through community and school partnerships. CommonBond Communities says it works to build stable homes, strong futures, and vibrant communities, and the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation says it supports enhanced K–12 programs and post-secondary scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $107,854. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $59,835, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $59,835 to Trout Lake Camp for general operating support; $12,400 to The Nest Retreat Center for general operating support and “Chosen Movie”; $5,080 to Livin Foundation for general operating support; $5,000 to Amplify for general operating support; and $4,200 to CommonBond Communities for general operating support. Other grants included $4,000 to Harrison’s Playmakers, $4,000 to Hendrickson Foundation, $2,100 to Mounds View Schools Education Foundation, and $2,000 each to Every Meal, Hope Kids MN, Juab Food Shelf, and Planned Parenthood.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Ledy as president, John Ledy as treasurer, and Jenna Huiras as secretary.
The Ledy Family Foundation is led by Julie Ledy, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Ledy
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Huiras
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$55 (2023) → $0 (2024)
John Ledy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $55, to Jenna Huiras (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Ledy Family Foundation
How much does The Ledy Family Foundation give each year?
The Ledy Family Foundation gave $108K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 11 grants.
What is The Ledy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ledy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,902, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ledy Family Foundation give grants?
The Ledy Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (5 grants), Shoreview, MN (4 grants) and St. Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does The Ledy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ledy Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ledy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ledy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trout Lake Camp ($59,835), The Nest Retreat Center ($12,400) and Livin Foundation ($5,080), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ledy Family Foundation?
The Ledy Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ledy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ledy Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ledy Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ledy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4222639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Ledy Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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