The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $136K. Net investment income was $76K.
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation gave $136K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $136K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,597
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $135,597
- Median grant
- $135,597
- Total assets
- $1,323,514
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (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 Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James Lutheran Church ($136K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation gives
- Giving grew 151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $136K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Lutheran Church Folsom, NJ | General Operating | $135,597 |
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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 | $1,323,514 | $95,292 | $171,866 | $135,597 | 1 | $151,313 | $75,788 | $80,109 |
| 2024 | $1,400,391 | $69,313 | $32,513 | — | — | $14,267 | $50,739 | $74,321 |
| 2023 | $1,363,007 | $35,109 | $88,541 | $58,000 | 1 | $71,098 | $26,084 | $71,005 |
| 2022 | $1,417,799 | $95,132 | $90,083 | $54,000 | 1 | $68,378 | $75,934 | $78,064 |
| 2021 | $1,412,390 | $162,841 | $96,588 | $60,000 | 1 | — | $144,087 | $81,590 |
| 2020 | $1,346,152 | $92,244 | $86,666 | $54,000 | 1 | — | $75,010 | $71,709 |
| 2019 | $1,340,859 | $111,314 | $102,577 | $70,000 | 1 | — | $93,757 | $72,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Sollenberger
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Lynn B. Ferguson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Welsl Fargo Bank (2019) — Trustee
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 $23K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation
How much does The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation give each year?
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation gave $136K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation?
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation operate?
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation's EIN?
The Leroy Von Der Tann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6612851. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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