The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-6034785 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$940K
Organizations funded98
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$23.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Robert L Pierson President |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 West Pennsylvania Avenue Suite, Towson MD 21204 |
| Phone | 4108213006 |
| Form and materials | See attached Schedule 2 |
| Deadlines | See attached Schedule 2 |
| Restrictions | See attached Schedule 2 |
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
8% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare | Baltimore, MD | Health Care | $50,000 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | Owings Mills, MD | Educational | $48,334 |
| Associated Jewish Community Federation | Baltimore, MD | Community Fund | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Emergency Relief | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $21,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Community Fund | $20,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | Baltimore, MD | Health Care | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $15,000 |
| Walters Art Museum Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Inc | Baltimore, MD | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Chesapeake Shakespeare Company | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Caroline Friess Center | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $15,000 |
| Paul's Place | Baltimore, MD | Poverty Relief | $15,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Cary, NC | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Civil Justice Inc | Baltimore, MD | Legal Aid Poor | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Housing | Baltimore, MD | Housing | $10,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service | Baltimore, MD | Legal Aid Poor | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Center Stage | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Everyman Theatre | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Maryland Zoological Society Inc | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Open Works | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Opera Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Gunpowder Falls State Park Graham Area Equestrian Center | Glen Arm, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Baltimore, MD | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital | Baltimore, MD | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Public Justice Center | Baltimore, MD | Legal Aid Poor | $10,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | Towson, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's Clinic | Baltimore, MD | Health Care | $8,000 |
| Biotechnical Institute of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $8,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | Poverty Relief | $8,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Food Pantry | $7,500 |
| Maryland Nonprofits | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Homeless Persons Representation Project | Baltimore, MD | Legal Aid Poor | $7,500 |
| Maryland School for the Blind | Baltimore, MD | Disabled Persons | $7,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Magic | Westminster, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Maryland Book Bank | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Village Learning Place | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Fusion Partnerships | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank | Crownsville, MD | Food Pantry | $7,500 |
| Black Women Build - Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Housing | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Drink At The Well | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Child Welfare | $7,500 |
| The Literacy Lab | Washington, DC | Educational | $7,500 |
| Maryland Center for History and Culture | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| Moveable Feast | Baltimore, MD | Food Pantry | $7,500 |
| Baltimore SquashWise | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $7,500 |
| The Samaritan Community | Baltimore, MD | Poverty Relief | $7,000 |
| Magical Experiences Arts Company | Baltimore, MD | Disabled Persons | $6,000 |
| Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church | Baltimore, MD | Educational | $6,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 98 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $940,157 | 98 |
| 2023 | $936,275 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542959349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6034785
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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