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Henry Uihlein Ii & Mildred A Uihlein is a private trust based in LAKE PLACID, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2026. The principal officer is John D Leekley Jr- Atty. It holds total assets of $22.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.8M. Total assets have grown from $17.3M in 2011 to $22.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation's founder, henry uihlein, directed that, if possible, his property not be turned into a commercial or residential development. Accordingly, the foundation has renovated and restored his rather extensive farmhouse and holds it available to local not-for-profit organizations as a venue for meetings, seminars, retreats, and fund-raisers. An updated (but not "commercial") kitchen is available along with fiber-supported wi-fi. The building usually sees about 3,000 visitors a year. In 2021, the building reopened in june and saw about 1,050 visitors during the remainder of the year. In 2022 the number increased to about 2,000. The year 2023 saw about 2,500 visitors. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Henry Uihlein Ii & Mildred A Uihlein has made 120 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $276K in 2020 to $207K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $775K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Florida and Maine. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation's founder, henry uihlein, directed that, if possible, his property not be turned into a commercial or residential development. Accordingly, the foundation has renovated and restored his rather extensive farmhouse and holds it available to local not-for-profit organizations as a venue for meetings, seminars, retreats, fund-raisers and the like. An updated (but not "commercial") kitchen is available along with fiber-supported wi-fi. The building usually sees about 3,000 visitors a year. In 2020, due to the covid shutdown, it was less than 300 (in january).
Expenses: $127K
The foundation has developed about eleven miles of walking/hiking/cross-country ski trails that are extensively used year-round by local residents and visitors. The covid lockdown spurred even more usage. Guesstimates put total usage over the year in six figures. Henry's woods lies at the eastern end of the property and consists of several heavily engineered trials of light to moderate difficulty and breath-taking views from lookouts higher up the hill. Heaven hill trails, including old orchard trail, are located on relatively flat terrain at the western end of the property. All trails are well marked. Under development is a history trail which will extend over the top of heaven hill, connecting the east and west trail systems and will highlight the remains of buildings and other structures left by the very early settlers of the farm.
Expenses: $112K
The foundation has refurbished the sugarhouse built by the founder and has hired an expert to oversee the harvest of maple sap from the large stand of maple trees (the "sugarbush") and boil syrup while running an outreach program for students at local schools and the general public. Covid limited in-person contact, but the 2020 syrup harvest was very good (80 gallons) and resulted in donations of about 20 gallons to the lake placid central school food program and 11 gallons to the north elba christmas fund (the balance was distributed during outreach programs during the year).
Expenses: $33K
The foundation's founder, henry uihlein, directed that, if possible, his property not be turned into a commercial or residential development. Accordingly, the foundation has renovated and restored his rather extensive farmhouse and holds it available to local not-for-profit organizations as a venue for meetings, seminars, retreats, and fund-raisers. An updated (but not "commercial") kitchen is available along with fiber-supported wi-fi. The building usually sees about 3,000 visitors a year. In 2021, the building reopened in june and saw about 1,050 visitors during the remainder of the year. In 2022 the number increased to about 2,000. The year 2023 saw about 2,500 visitors. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 120 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, ME.
Henry Uihlein Ii & Mildred A Uihlein has distributed a total of $1.7M across 120 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K.
Henry Uihlein Ii & Mildred A Uihlein typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Henry Uihlein Ii & Mildred A Uihlein is headquartered in LAKE PLACID, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Mckenna | TRUSTEE | $78K | $0 | $78K |
| John D Leekley Jr | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON | $68K | $0 | $68K |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$22.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$22.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
120
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Barkeater Trails Alliance - BetaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Rail Trail AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Saranac Lake, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Ny Ski Educational FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wilmington, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Thomas Shipman Sr Memorial Youth Center Inc$10K GENERAL OPERATIONS AND $5K BBQ | Lake Placid, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society$10K GENERAL OPERATIONS AND $4K INTERNSHIP | Lake Placid, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| Lake Placid Community Beautification AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| Adirondack FoundationNORTH ELBA CHRISTMAS FUND | Lake Placid, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Essex County Historical SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Elizabethtown, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Lake Placid Sinfonietta IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Songs At Mirror Lake IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Tri-Lakes Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Saranac Lake, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Services IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Mirror Lake Watershed Association2023 GRANT - STEWART PROGRAM FUNDING | Lake Placid, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Placid Public LibraryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Placid, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Council IncCLARENCE PETTY INTERN | Elizabethtown, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Hamlets To Huts IncSAGE KITE WHIDDEN - HUDSON RIVER SOURCE/SEA EXPO | Saranac Lake, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Town Of North Elba2022 GLOBAL SPORTS INITIATIVE | Lake Placid, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Adirondack North Country Sports Council2022 WORLD UNIV SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS | Lake Placid, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Us International University SportsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Orlando, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club IncCACASE IMPROVEMENTS | Queensbury, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Northwood SchoolSTUDENT WILDLIFE CAMERA PROGRAM | Lake Placid, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| United States Luge AssociationRAW MATERIALS FOR NEW SLEDS | Lake Placid, NY | $16K | 2022 |
| Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc2022 ZOLL VENTILATOR | Saranac Lake, NY | $10K | 2022 |