The Leonard Family Foundation
The Leonard Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hoover, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
The Leonard Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $1,461
- -95.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,807
- -94.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Leonard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Leonard Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $45K (2020). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | International Relief | $12,000 |
| Briarwood Church Birmingham, AL | Religiousreligious | $7,200 |
| World Reach Birmingham, AL | Religious | $4,000 |
| First Priority Birmingham, AL | Religious | $3,000 |
| Grace Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Winter Springs, FL | Mission | $2,500 |
| Turn Around Kids Woodstock, GA | Shelter and Protection for Homeless Kids | $500 |
| Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church Bimringham, AL | Missions | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,461 | $1,807 | — | — | — | — | $1 |
| 2022 | $346 | $30,515 | $30,285 | $29,300 | 7 | $29,300 | $15 | $191 |
| 2021 | $116 | $21,501 | $34,450 | $33,500 | 10 | $33,500 | $1 | $406 |
| 2020 | $13,065 | $58,001 | $45,760 | $44,775 | 9 | — | $1 | $199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leonard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leonard Family Foundation is led by James U. Leonard Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James U. Leonard Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl S. Leonard
Secretary - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Leonard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Leonard Family Foundation
Where does The Leonard Family Foundation operate?
The Leonard Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee.
How much is The Leonard Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Leonard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Leonard Family Foundation's EIN?
The Leonard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1234963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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