Thomas R Leonard Foundation
The Thomas R Leonard Foundation is a private foundation based in Danville, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research, children’s care, religious liberty, youth outreach, veterans’ causes, and animal welfare.
Thomas R Leonard Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas R Leonard Foundation gave $5K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $490), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,900
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $490
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $17,877
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas R Leonard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1509, Danville, CA 94526-6509
Phone: (925) 945-1592
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas R Leonard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fraxa Research Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Massachusetts received 51% of grant dollars, California 16%, New York 9%, Texas 6%, and Virginia 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas R Leonard Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $233; repeat grants $600. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 927% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $11K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fraxa Research Foundation Newburyport, MA | Support for medical research in fragile x and autism | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital San Francisco, CA | Support Children Care | $500 |
| California Highway Patrol Costa Mesa, CA | General Support | $300 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | General Support | $300 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $250 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | General Support | $250 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) New York City, NY | General Support | $200 |
| Boy's Town Boys Town, NE | General Support | $200 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Support Children Care | $200 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars New Castle, DE | General Support | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,877 | $10,000 | $8,874 | $4,900 | 10 | $8,874 | $957 |
| 2023 | $16,751 | $10,000 | $9,163 | $7,450 | 10 | $8,730 | $882 |
| 2022 | $15,914 | $10,000 | $8,385 | $8,324 | 11 | $8,385 | $809 |
| 2021 | $14,299 | $13,000 | $8,922 | $8,886 | 11 | — | $673 |
| 2020 | $10,221 | — | $14,052 | $11,006 | 14 | — | $764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas R Leonard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $957 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 went to organizations with varied missions. FRAXA Research Foundation says its mission is to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome. First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty. Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. Shriners Hospitals for Children says it is committed to compassionate, high-quality care that improves children’s lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $4,900. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,500, with a median of $250. The largest grant was $2,500 to FRAXA Research Foundation for medical research in Fragile X and autism. Other grants included $500 to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital for children’s care; $300 each to the California Highway Patrol for general support and First Liberty Institute; and $250 each to Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Young America’s Foundation. The foundation also gave $200 each to ASPCA, Boy’s Town, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas R Leonard as president, vice president, and treasurer, and Linda S Leonard as secretary.
Thomas R Leonard Foundation is led by Thomas R. Leonard, President, Vice President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas R. Leonard
President, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda S. Leonard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thomas R Leonard Foundation
How much does Thomas R Leonard Foundation give each year?
Thomas R Leonard Foundation gave $5K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 10 grants.
What is Thomas R Leonard Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas R Leonard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $490, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas R Leonard Foundation that year got $233 on average.
Where does Thomas R Leonard Foundation give grants?
Thomas R Leonard Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and New York (9%).
Does Thomas R Leonard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Thomas R Leonard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas R Leonard Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas R Leonard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fraxa Research Foundation ($2,500), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($500) and California Highway Patrol ($300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas R Leonard Foundation?
Thomas R Leonard Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $957 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas R Leonard Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. FRAXA Research Foundation says its mission is to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Fragile X syndrome. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas R Leonard Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas R Leonard Foundation's EIN?
Thomas R Leonard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6088851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas R Leonard 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 2020–2024
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