Richard and Carol Leonard Foundation
Historical FunderLake Barrington, Illinois · EIN 83-0538429 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD B LEONARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 635 OLD BARN ROAD, LAKE BARRINGTON IL 60010 |
| Phone | 8478468996 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY SUPPORTS CHARITABLE CAUSES IN THE GREATER BARRINGTON, DUNDEE AND ELGIN, ILLINOIS AREA INVOLVING EDUCATION, WELFARE AND HEALTH, PARTICULARLY REGARDING CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THE DISADVANTAGED, WITH EMPHASIS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION, EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE. |
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra | Elgin, IL | Ainsworth project | $15,900 |
| Food for Greater Elgin | Elgin, IL | Food pantry | $3,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Food pantry | $3,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purposes | $1,800 |
| The Salvation Army | Elgin, IL | Programs in elgin, illinois area | $1,700 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | Denver, CO | General purposes | $1,200 |
| North Chicago Public Library | North Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,200 |
| Whitman College Science Division | Walla Walla, WA | Science equipment reserve fund | $1,200 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | English department for discretionary/career | $800 |
| Ridges Sanctuary | Baileys Harbor, WI | General purposes | $600 |
| Little City | Inverness, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General purposes | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General purposes | $500 |
| Animal House Shelter | Huntley, IL | General purposes | $400 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General purposes | $400 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddlebrook, NJ | General purposes | $300 |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,200 | 18 |
| 2024 | $19,650 | 17 |
| 2023 | $7,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0538429
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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