Henry M & Eleanora Pianka Leonard Charitable Foundation Trust
Historical FunderPortland, Connecticut · EIN 45-6925716 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT G WADE |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 BARTLETT HILL ROAD, PORTLAND CT 06480 |
| Phone | 8606555477 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS WHO ADMINISTER THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THAT SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF WETHERSFIELD, CT, BOLTON, CT, COVENTRY, CT AND ENFIELD, CT. PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTS AT SUCH HIGH SCHOOLS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS, FILING REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES. |
| Deadlines | SEE RESPONSE TO LINE 2.b ABOVE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO ECONOMICALLY NEEDFUL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN RESIDING IN WETHERSFIELD, CT, BOLTON, CT, COVENTRY, CT AND ENFIELD, CT, TO ASSIST THEM IN ATTENDING AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN THIS COUNTRY OR ABROAD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Gateway Community College | New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pensacola Christian College | Pensacola, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101751
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6925716
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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