Leon J Millard Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6027449 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$235K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Roots Care Center | Omaha, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center Inc | Omaha, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Carole's House of Hope | Omaha, NE | General | $15,000 |
| Avenue Scholars | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Arch Inc | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Dibs for Kids | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Kids Can Community Center Inc | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Heartland Workers Center | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Nothing But Net Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope Center for Kids | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Completely Kinds Inc | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Bluebarn Theatre | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Hot Shops Art Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Generation Diamond Corp | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Financial Hope Collaborative | Omaha, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General support | $7,500 |
| El Museo Latino | Omaha, NE | General support | $7,500 |
| Omaha Street School | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Great Plains Theatre Commons | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| African Culture Connection | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Go Beyond Nebraska | Omaha, NE | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $209,600 | 1 |
| 2023 | $212,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6027449
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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