The Eason and Ellen Leake Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyJackson, Mississippi · EIN 46-2015599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$289K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$7,800
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
44% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jdrfbreakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General support | $220,500 |
| National Alopecia Areata Fdn | San Rafael, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | General support | $15,000 |
| St John's College | Annapolis, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Washington, DC | General support | $7,800 |
| Ms Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | General support | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal School | Ridgeland, MS | General support | $2,500 |
| 2Nd Chance Ms | Oxford, MS | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Oxford, MS | General support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jdrfbreakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,300 | 10 |
| 2023 | $153,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522869349101252
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2015599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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