Leader Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHershey, Pennsylvania · EIN 16-1720952 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$292K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
51% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | General support of programs | $50,000 |
| Lawyers Defending American Democracy | Framingham, MA | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| Unrwa | Washington, DC | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Capitol Region | Enola, PA | General support of programs | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Keystone | Warminster, PA | General support of programs | $15,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Harrisburg, PA | General support of programs | $11,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross ( Designate Towards Ca Wildfire Relief ) | Boone, IA | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Grassroots International | Boston, MA | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| National Ataxia Foundation | Gloden Valley, MN | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Relief International | Washington, DC | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Threefold Education Association | Lemoyne, PA | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Witf | Harrisburg, PA | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| The Janus School | Mount Joy, PA | General support of programs | $5,500 |
| Democracy Forward | Washington, DC | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Doctos Without Borders | New York, NY | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Londonderry Fire Company | Middletown, PA | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Philadelphia, PA | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | Harrisburg, PA | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon | Lancaster, PA | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General support of programs | $4,000 |
| Betty Ford Hazeldon | St Paul, MN | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| National Autism Association | Barrington, RI | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Moms Demand Action | New York, NY | General support of programs | $2,500 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | General support of programs | $2,500 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Penn State College of Medicine | Hershey, PA | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Cast Away Critters | Harrisburg, PA | General support of programs | $1,500 |
| Midatlantic Horse Rescue | Chesapeake City, MD | General support of programs | $1,500 |
| Salem Union Cemetery | Jacobus, PA | General support of programs | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | General support of programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291,500 | 35 |
| 2024 | $271,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $186,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611829349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1720952
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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