Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 61-1248781 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John University | Belgrade, MN | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Harlan, IA | Charitable | $300,000 |
| College of St Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Lawrence Crawford Association | Robinson, IL | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Belleville | Belleville, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| St Lawrence Church | Lawrenceville, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Catholic Reporter | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Network | Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Hiefer International | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $40,000 |
| UCLA Intervention Program | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens of Lawrence County | Lawrenceville, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| St Lawrence Church | Lawrenceville, IL | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Dphs - Art Department | Goleta, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lawrence County Historical Society | Lawrenceville, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mhe Research Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Joseph School | Olney, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of M | Saint Paul, MN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Okl | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Day Center for the Homeless | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mhe Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Family Childrens Services | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Services | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City University School of | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Patrick Center | Saint Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Peter Church | Saint Louis, MO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Legal Immagration Services | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hiefer International | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Here Tomorrow Inc | Neptune Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Knox County Casa | Vincennes, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mission House | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Augustine Humane Society | Saint Augustine, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Farm Workers | Keene, CA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Vincennes Catholic Schools | Vincennes, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vincennes Football Association | Vincennes, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Lawrenceville, IL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Newman Catholic Center | Carbondale, IL | Charitable | $500 |
The return also lists 42 grants to individuals ($1,517,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,013,000 | 89 |
| 2023 | $2,362,500 | 87 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500419349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1248781
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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