Leonard and Mildred Igstaedter Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNassau, Delaware · EIN 06-1399555 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,400 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELLEN SHEA |
|---|---|
| Address | 19154 CHARLES STREET, LEWES DE 19958 |
| Phone | 2032283035 |
| ELLENSHEA@SNET.NET | |
| Form and materials | PROVIDE AS MUCH DETAIL AS NECESSARY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
50% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Beach House | Lewes, DE | Educational assistance | $7,500 |
| Ridgefield a Better Chance | Ridgefield, CT | Activitiy/Development fund | $7,500 |
| Jesse Lee Aps Service Project | Ridgefield, CT | To assist with transportation of volunteers | $5,000 |
| The Harry K Foundation | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Assist with feeding the needy | $5,000 |
| The Joshua F Freedman Foundation | Selbyville, DE | Art initiative | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Food for low-income households | $2,500 |
| Prospect Theater | Ridgefield, CT | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Social Services | Ridgefield, CT | Emergency fund for heat and food | $2,500 |
| Peeler Holiday Program | Ridgefield, CT | Stop & shop gift card for needy families | $2,475 |
| Peeler Back to School Fund | Ridgefield, CT | School supplies | $2,400 |
| Cape Henlopen Student Gift Drive | Milton, DE | School drive back packs.etc | $871 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Milford, DE | Local food mobile food pantry. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,746 | 12 |
| 2024 | $51,984 | 13 |
| 2023 | $40,560 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102950
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1399555
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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