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John J Leidy Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TOWSON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. It holds total assets of $6.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, John J Leidy Foundation Inc. has made 328 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has grown from $777K in 2020 to $2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $185K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 133 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$83K
Based on 80 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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John J Leidy Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 328 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, CT.
John J Leidy Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.5M across 328 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $185K.
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John J Leidy Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TOWSON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire A Pierson | Secr./Treas. | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| W Michel Pierson | Vice-President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
328
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
133
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Food BankPoverty Relief | Baltimore, MD | $185K | 2022 |
| Thread IncEducational | Baltimore, MD | $125K | 2022 |
| Associated Jewish Community FederationCommunity Fund | Baltimore, MD | $35K | 2022 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center IncEducational | Owings Mills, MD | $33K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Symphony OrchestraArts/Cultural | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersEmergency Relief | Hagerstown, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Save The ChildrenEmergency Relief | Fairfield, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossLocal Disaster Relief | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central MarylandCommunity Fund | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Region Acessible BoatingDisabled Persons | Annapolis, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Next One Up FoundationEducational | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Hebrew CongregationReligious | Baltimore, MD | $11K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Museum Of ArtArts/Cultural | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Community Law CenterLegal Aid Poor | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Health Care For The HomelessHousing | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Open WorksEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library Of Baltimore CityEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Wide Angle Youth MediaEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Caroline Friess Center IncEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Maryland Zoological Society IncArts/Cultural | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Reading PartnersEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Walters Art Museum Foundation IncArts/Cultural | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Squashwise IncEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope BaltimoreEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Maryland Volunteer Lawyers ServiceLegal Aid Poor | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Notre Dame Of Maryland UniversityEducational | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Harbor Hospital IncHealth Care | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Shakespeare CompanyArts/Cultural | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |