Leo a Herning Foundation
Historical FunderDowners Grove, Illinois · EIN 38-3654906 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $16,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Lance Herning |
|---|---|
| Address | 1411 Coral Berry Lane, Downers Grove IL 60515 |
| Phone | 6309637395 |
| Form and materials | Basic organization info Financial info list of directors IRS Tax Exempt letter |
| Deadlines | 10 1 |
| Restrictions | Organizations located in Lamotte and Montgomery townships |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine Preservation Projects Soc | Palestine, IL | Historic Opera House restoration | $40,000 |
| Lamotte Twp Park District | Palestine, IL | Handicap ramps for park building | $16,000 |
| Palestine Grade School | Palestine, IL | School art projects | $10,000 |
| Palestine High School | Palestine, IL | Gymnasium shot clocks | $10,000 |
| Palestine Development Association | Palestine, IL | Main Street lighting | $10,000 |
| Palestine Public Library | Palestine, IL | computer training | $7,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($9,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,900 | 7 |
| 2024 | $96,200 | 6 |
| 2023 | $87,575 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3654906
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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