The Mike Leonard Foundation
The Mike Leonard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Mike Leonard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mike Leonard Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $50,000
- +400.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +66.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $20,034
- -71.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Mike Leonard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was YMCA of Greater Cincinnati ($30K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mike Leonard 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 $10K (2021) to $50K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Powel crosley ymca - committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the ymca. | $30,000 |
| Genesis at Work Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Build the Dream Fundraising Campaign | $10,000 |
| The University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Women's Excellence Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,034 | $4,532 | $53,932 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $3,800 | $3,578 |
| 2021 | $69,522 | $7,620 | $13,779 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $6,728 | $4,779 |
| 2020 | $72,706 | $6,455 | $23,740 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $5,671 | $4,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mike Leonard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mike Leonard Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Michael Leonard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Leonard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Mike Leonard Foundation
How much does The Mike Leonard Foundation give each year?
The Mike Leonard Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Mike Leonard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mike Leonard Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mike Leonard Foundation give grants?
The Mike Leonard Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does The Mike Leonard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Mike Leonard Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Mike Leonard Foundation?
The Mike Leonard Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mike Leonard Foundation?
The Mike Leonard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2022.
What is The Mike Leonard Foundation's EIN?
The Mike Leonard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6485700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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