Lederer Foundation
Invitation OnlyLakewood, Colorado · EIN 13-6108527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$286K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
66% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Democracy Fund | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Denver, CO | Charitable | $29,991 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Movement Protection Fund | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chinook Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition | Denver, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cobalt Abortion Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Education Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fair Fight Action Civic Education and Voter Protection Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hunger Free Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Era Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network | Westminster, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Verified Voting Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Power Project | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| In Our Name Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Way to Rise | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Urgent Action Fund | Alameda, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Voidedstale Checks | Lakewood, CO | Charitable | -$8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $286,491 | 30 |
| 2024 | $194,800 | 25 |
| 2023 | $109,900 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6108527
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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