The Leightman Maxey Foundation
The Leightman Maxey Foundation is a private foundation, based in Williamsburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $164K.
The Leightman Maxey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leightman Maxey Foundation gave $49K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,380
- -69.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,876
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,282,557
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% 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 Leightman Maxey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Jackson County ($13K). Together the top 5 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 62 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leightman Maxey Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 $49K (2025) to $171K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Jackson County Medford, OR | WiLL (Women in Living Leadership) careers | $12,500 |
| Golden Rule ReEntry Ashland, OR | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Rogue Valley Family YMCA Medford, OR | Rogue Valley Family YMCA Nutrition Education Programs | $10,000 |
| Rogue Valley Farm to School Ashland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rogue Valley Grants Pass, OR | Fueling Healthy Futures: HealthyHabits for Bright Minds & Strong Bodies | $4,380 |
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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 | $6,282,557 | $209,698 | $274,658 | $49,380 | 5 | $238,688 | $163,841 | $290,681 |
| 2024 | $5,835,140 | $206,389 | $413,028 | $162,850 | 12 | $354,608 | $148,569 | $284,060 |
| 2023 | $5,736,983 | $172,634 | $362,601 | $138,143 | 14 | $310,913 | $117,446 | $271,326 |
| 2022 | $5,561,764 | $48,506 | $418,269 | $170,694 | 14 | $330,841 | $80,901 | $306,390 |
| 2021 | $7,124,155 | $366,054 | $339,891 | $157,818 | 17 | $317,898 | $297,061 | $333,377 |
| 2020 | $6,729,966 | $194,125 | $383,562 | $106,601 | 12 | — | $135,794 | $294,797 |
| 2019 | $6,384,916 | $254,764 | $326,635 | $111,960 | 12 | — | $194,513 | $299,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leightman Maxey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leightman Maxey Foundation is led by Dee Ann Harris, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dee Ann Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$91K (2019) → $127K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $127K, to Dee Ann Harris (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Leightman Maxey Foundation
How much does The Leightman Maxey Foundation give each year?
The Leightman Maxey Foundation gave $49K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $163K across 12 grants.
What is The Leightman Maxey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leightman Maxey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,876, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leightman Maxey Foundation give grants?
The Leightman Maxey Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (2 grants) and Ashland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Leightman Maxey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Leightman Maxey Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leightman Maxey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leightman Maxey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Jackson County ($12,500), Golden Rule ReEntry ($12,500) and Rogue Valley Family YMCA ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leightman Maxey Foundation?
The Leightman Maxey Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (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 Leightman Maxey Foundation's EIN?
The Leightman Maxey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6261291. 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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