The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 20-3639208 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Advocate in court to defend life family values | $5,000 |
| Concordia University Endowent | Seward, NE | To promote higher education | $5,000 |
| Concordia University Scholarship | Seward, NE | To promote higher education | $5,000 |
| Concordia University Gen Mission | Seward, NE | To promote higher education | $5,000 |
| The Garuna Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Bring christianity to working poor in se asia | $5,000 |
| Center for Arizona Policy | Phoenix, AZ | To defend life family marriage in arizona | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | Saint Louis, MO | To proclaim the gospel through global media | $2,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($17,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621559349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3639208
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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