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Leppien Foundation is a private corporation based in ALMA, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $101K. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $4.4M in 2011 to $74K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation does not conduct direct charitable activities or incur expenses relative to charitable activities, except in the performance of the necessary evaluation of grants to the organizations as set forth in part xv. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Indiana and Texas. According to available records, Leppien Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $4.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $880K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $350K, with an average award of $73K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Leppien Foundation reported 65 individual grants totaling $4.7 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $50,000. Half of those grants fell between $50,000 and $100,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $350,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.4 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MI (33 of 65), followed by IN (11) and TX (10). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 16 distinct grantees, 81 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Keys For Kids Ministries ($873,200) and Global Compassion ($540,000).
Computed from 65 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$62K
Largest Grant
$152K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation does not conduct direct charitable activities or incur expenses relative to charitable activities, except in the performance of the necessary evaluation of grants to the organizations as set forth in part xv.
The foundation does not conduct direct charitable activities or incur expenses relative to charitable activities, except in the performance of the necessary evaluation of grants to the organizations as set forth in part xv. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, IN, AZ.
Leppien Foundation has distributed a total of $4.7M across 65 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $73K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $350K.
Leppien Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leppien Foundation is headquartered in ALMA, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Leppien | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cleo M Leppien | SEC./TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey C Leppien | VICE PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephanie E Leppien | VICE PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$74K
Fair Market Value
$74K
Net Worth
$74K
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$1.4M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$4.7M
Average Grant
$73K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global CompassionRELIGIOUS | Valparaiso, IN | $100K | 2023 |
| Family Life RadioRELIGIOUS | Tuscon, AZ | $350K | 2023 |
| 3xmRELIGIOUS | Holland, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Keys For Kids MinistriesRELIGIOUS | Grand Rapids, MI | $167K | 2023 |
| Good News MediaRELIGIOUS | Traverse City, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| The Promise FmRELIGIOUS | Gaylord, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| Eagle VillageRELIGIOUS | Hersey, MI | $75K | 2023 |
| Central Mi YfcRELIGIOUS | Alma, MI | $60K | 2023 |
| Need Him GlobalRELIGIOUS | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Anderson UniversityEDUCATION | Anderson, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseRELIGIOUS | Boone, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Youth Haven RanchesRELIGIOUS | Rives Junction, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Insight For LivingRELIGIOUS | Frisco, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Compassion InternationalRELIGIOUS | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Arabic EvangelicalRELIGIOUS | Madison Heights, MI | $10K | 2023 |