John D & Jane Leifheit Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvansville, Indiana · EIN 27-6840858 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$83K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,796.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Program support | $10,796 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | Program support | $10,796 |
| The Salvation Army | Hoffman Estates, IL | Program support | $10,796 |
| Easter Seals Dupage & the Fox Valley Region Inc | Villa Park, IL | Program support | $10,796 |
| American Red Cross Mary Elizabeth Cisneros Vice President | Washington, DC | Program support | $10,796 |
| Hinckley Big-Rock Community High Sc | Hinckley, IL | Program support | $7,500 |
| Hinckley First United Methodist Church | Hinckley, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hinckley Community Fire Protection | Hinckley, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hinckley Public Library | Hinckley, IL | Program support | $3,500 |
| Hinckley Historical Society | Hinckley, IL | Program support | $1,500 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | Sycamore, IL | Program support | $1,500 |
| Hinckley Area Food Pantry | Hinckley, IL | Program support | $1,500 |
| Dekalb County Animal Welfare League | Genoa, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Somonauk United Presbyterian Church | Somonauk, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tails Humane Society | Dekalb, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois South Elgin Resource Center | South Elgin, IL | Program support | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Local Troop #37 Norris Scout Service Center | St Charles, IL | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,480 | 17 |
| 2024 | $47,880 | 5 |
| 2023 | $105,335 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349100139
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6840858
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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