The Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation Grants

The Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation
Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Summary

The Steven C. Leuthold Family Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) non-profits in areas such as land conservation, environmental protection, human services, and animal welfare. Founded in 1991 by philanthropist Steven C. Leuthold, the foundation prioritizes organizations that align with its giving preferences. Applications are due by June 30, 2025, with grants distributed by December 2025. Note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Overview

The Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation Grants Steven C. Leuthold was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota in 1937. Growing up, he was a song writer and played guitar in the rockabilly band, Steve Carl and the Jags. After graduating college with a degree in History, he joined the National Guard to help pay his tuition, which is where he found his interest in the investment business. In 1981, Steve founded The Leuthold Group, an institutional investment research firm. He became a leading national expert in the investment field, known for his often contrarian views. Steve spent over thirty summers living on Bailey Island in Maine. He loved being on the Maine coast growing potatoes and befriending the local lobstermen. He was a committed philanthropist, often giving anonymously yet living modestly. In 1991, Steve funded and founded The Steven C. Leuthold Family Foundation. The Leuthold Family Foundation supports non-profits including those focused on land conservation, environmental protection, human services, and animal welfare.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization must be a 501(C)3 non-profit as determined by the IRS.You must submit your latest IRS letter stating your 501(c)3 status. We may request to see your organization’s tax return for the last 2 years.Grant applications must be submitted on or before June 30, 2025. If awarded, grants will be distributed by December 2025 or sooner.

Ineligibility

Partially completed grant applications will not be accepted.We do not give grants to the following: Religious institutions for general operating expenses. We recognize these institutions are an important part of people’s lives, however we feel the operating expenses are the responsibility of the members of the institution.Fine arts such as museums, theaters, symphonies etc. The Arts are an important part of society and worthy of support but in general, we feel the fine arts are already well funded. Competitive sports teams. However, we do provide grants to organizations that promote sports related activities for persons with disabilities.Grants to colleges and universities for capital improvement projects.