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Lde Foundation is a private corporation based in WEST HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Cummings & Lockwood. It holds total assets of $246K. Annual income is reported at $30K. Total assets have decreased from $357K in 2011 to $255K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Connecticut, Arizona, Kansas. According to available records, Lde Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $45K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $30K in 2023 to $15K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $4K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and New York and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lde Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, PA.
Lde Foundation has distributed a total of $45K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $4K.
Lde Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lde Foundation is headquartered in WEST HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Edwards | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna Edwards | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$19K
Total Assets
$255K
Fair Market Value
$259K
Net Worth
$255K
Grants Paid
$15K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4K
Distribution Amount
$13K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$45K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben'S LighthouseCurrent use for general charitable purposes | Newtown, CT | $4K | 2024 |
| Southbury Food BankCurrent use for general charitable purposes | Southbury, CT | $4K | 2024 |
| Dmax FoundationCurrent use for general charitable purposes | Bryn Mawr, PA | $4K | 2024 |
| Safe Haven Of Greater Waterbury IncCurrent use for general charitable purposes | Waterbury, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| Wellmore Behavioral HealthCurrent use for general charitable purposes | Waterbury, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| National Ms SocietyCurrent use for general charitable purposes | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Dylan'S Wings Of ChangeCurrent use for general charitable purposes | Newtown, CT | $4K | 2023 |
| Friendly Hand Food Bank IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Torrington, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Ct And Ri RegionCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Farmington, CT | $2K | 2023 |