Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland, Indiana · EIN 35-6079803 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.8M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
74% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Christian School | Highland, IN | Debt reducation | $320,000 |
| Illiana Christian High School | Lansing, IL | Capital campaign | $320,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | Kamp cottage | $320,000 |
| Chicago Westside Christian School | Chicago, IL | Diverse learning program | $200,000 |
| Roseland Christian Ministries | Chicago, IL | Womens shelter | $200,000 |
| Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights, IL | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| World Renew | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $16,000 |
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | Genral funda | $15,000 |
| Strategic Christian Ministries | Chicago, IL | General fund | $12,000 |
| Lifeline Youth Ministries | Elkhart, IN | General fund | $12,000 |
| Donka Inc | Wheaton, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Every Child Ministries | Hebron, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hearts in Motion | Highland, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Love Inc | Griffith, IN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Provison Theater | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | General fund | $10,000 |
| River of Life Christian School | Benton Harbor, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Academy | Chicago, IL | General fund | $8,000 |
| Hammond Christian Reform Church | Hammond, IN | General fund | $8,000 |
| Life Plan | Niles, MI | General fund | $8,000 |
| New Leaf Resources | Lansing, IL | General fund | $8,000 |
| Grace Christian Education Assoc | Watervliet, MI | General fund | $8,000 |
| Sylvia's Place | Allegan, MI | General fund | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Munster, IN | General fund | $6,000 |
| Bethshan Village | Palos Heights, IL | Building fund | $4,000 |
| Pine Rest Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $4,000 |
| Wmbi Radio | Chicago, IL | General fund | $4,000 |
| Bible League | Crete, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Guideons | Nashville, TN | Bible distribution | $2,000 |
| Home Plate Youth Services | Hillsboro, OR | General fund | $2,000 |
| Highland Historical Society | Highland, IN | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,757,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Aug 29, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202422429349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6079803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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