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Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have grown from $771K in 2011 to $2.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $812K, with a median grant of $78K. The foundation has distributed between $180K and $230K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $230K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $230K, with an average award of $102K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, OH, SC.
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation has distributed a total of $812K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $78K, with an average of $102K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $230K.
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Drey | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles A Lowenhaupt | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John A Karel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn Ohlsen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$244K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$4.6M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$197K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$122K
Distribution Amount
$210K
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$812K
Average Grant
$102K
Median Grant
$78K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch CollegeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Yellow Springs, OH | $121K | 2024 |
| Blue Ridge Environmental Defense LeagueGENERAL OPERATIONS | North Myrle Beach, SC | $36K | 2024 |
| Triangle Land ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Durham, NC | $20K | 2024 |
| Missouri Coalition For The EnvironmentGENERAL OPERATIONS | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2024 |
| Association For The Preservation Of The Eno River ValleyMARGARET NYGARD LAND ACQUISITION TRUST FUND | Durham, NC | $10K | 2024 |
| Lad FoundationCONSERVATION AND EDUCATION ON THE MO OZARK REGION | St Louis, MO | $230K | 2023 |