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Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. It holds total assets of $82K. Annual income is reported at $60K. Total assets have decreased from $342K in 2011 to $97K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation has made 136 grants totaling $90K, with a median grant of $100. The foundation has distributed between $42K and $48K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $16K, with an average award of $663.743. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Illinois, District of Columbia, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$100
Average Grant
$392
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 50 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.
Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 136 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, IL, DC.
Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation has distributed a total of $90K across 136 grants. The median grant size is $100, with an average of $663.743. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $16K.
Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation is headquartered in LAKE BLUFF, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nels R Leutwiler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Liz T Leutwiler | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter Burns | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$47K
Total Assets
$97K
Fair Market Value
$141K
Net Worth
$97K
Grants Paid
$42K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
$7K
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total: $75K
Total Grants
136
Total Giving
$90K
Average Grant
$663.743
Median Grant
$100
Unique Recipients
58
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Computers & Robotics MuseumGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bozeman, MT | $16K | 2023 |
| Preservation FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Libertyville, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Union Church Of Lake BluffGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Bluff, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The EarthGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Merrifield, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wilderness SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| NrdcGENERAL OPERATIONS | Merrifield, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| International Dark Sky AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Tucson, AZ | $500 | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Wbez ChicagoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Lake Bluff Open LandsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Bluff, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Yosemite ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $210 | 2023 |
| The Land InstituteGENERAL OPERATIONS | Salina, KS | $200 | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake CountyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Baltimore, MD | $200 | 2023 |
| WfmtGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Northern Il Food BankGENERAL OPERATIONS | Carol Stream, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Glacier National Park ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Columbia Falls, MT | $200 | 2023 |
| Youth Conservation CorpsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waukegan, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Inside Climate NewsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGENERAL OPERATIONS | Glencoe, IL | $189 | 2023 |
| Lake Bluff History MuseumGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Bluff, IL | $150 | 2023 |
| Wttw11GENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $150 | 2023 |
| Open LandsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| National Trust For Historic PreservationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hagerstown, MD | $100 | 2023 |
| WfyiGENERAL OPERATIONS | Indianapolis, IN | $100 | 2023 |
| 4th Of July CommitteeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Bluff, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Milwaukee PbsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Milwaukee, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| International Crane FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness AllianceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Salt Lake City, UT | $100 | 2023 |
| Alaska Wilderness LeagueGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Hockey Helps IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lloyd Harbor, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The SmithsonianGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Bicycle ColoradoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Denver, CO | $100 | 2023 |
| High Country NewsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Paonia, CO | $100 | 2023 |
| Beef4hungerGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Forest, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Lake CountyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waukegan, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Lake Bluff LibraryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Bluff, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Springfield, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Natural Land InstituteGENERAL OPERATIONS | Rockford, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Audubon SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| American RiversGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Crazy Horse, SD | $100 | 2023 |
| Adventure Cycling AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $100 | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Grand Canyon, AZ | $100 | 2023 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Springfield, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Waterkeeper AllianceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |