The Leeps Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRoanoke, Virginia · EIN 54-1975226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$84K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
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
28% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Lexington, VA | Funding for charitable & operating purposes. | $45,800 |
| Wings of Hope Ranch | Ashland, VA | Irm* conference has grown to 300+ attendees from 55 diff ministries across US and international, 50 vols, 35+ presentations & 15 pre-conf… | $5,000 |
| Bit of Hope Ranch Inc | Gastonia, NC | Purchase equicizer for rainy days, teach posting trot, rest horses. operated since 2007; rescue horses to serve people with trauma path,… | $2,500 |
| Dare to Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center | Monterey, VA | Buy new large therapy horse/rescue lost 2 of 6 horses, retiring another; nursing & training one rescue horse/ path, trav - serves special… | $2,500 |
| Glory Reins Ranch | Farmville, VA | Replace perimeter fence - safety for horse herd and staff. founded 2009. ecrm; bbeap shepherd academy, 350+/session 140 clients; helps… | $2,500 |
| Hopetree Family Services | Salem, VA | Horse sponsorship funds -feed & board for 1-2 horses > 15 clients*. eap program for children with trauma; carf accredited foster care;… | $2,500 |
| Risen Ridge Ministry | Stuarts Draft, VA | Purchase materials to build tack rm/classroom - 17'X25'' in new facility for bible studies, prayer, learning. opened 2019, bbeap mentoring… | $2,500 |
| Shepard Youth Ranch | Creedmoor, NC | Fund training program for 16 ministries in ea healing for women*. syr started 2003; served 9600 people; rescued 13 horses, trained 500… | $2,500 |
| Spur N Up Hope Inc | Amelia Court House, VA | Install french drain around barn, buy new round pen panels & gates. will improve student/vol experience bbeap, ecrm; eal certification;… | $2,400 |
| Hope Reins | Raleigh, NC | Fund one rescue horse for one year free services.christ-centered, serves 16 nc counties & va. founded 2009; 5-18 yr olds, trauma. rescue… | $2,000 |
| St Francis Service Dog Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Fund starter kits* for new dog recipients-leash, crate, food, etc. service dogs for disabled -va adi certified, began 1996; 10-12… | $2,000 |
| The Barns at Blue Mountain Inc | Abingdon, VA | Build fence & run water to dry lot for minis & ea interaction/autism path member, psychotherapy, th, eal, serves 50 kids in 5 countries &… | $1,800 |
| Bright Side Youth Ranch | York, SC | Buy winter hay for horses in the ministry-primary food source. | $1,500 |
| New Day Equine Therapy | Ashland, VA | Tuition assistance for clients unable to pay. tr riding for cancer patients & families; 25-30 clients/yr. path ctri, partner with hawthorn… | $1,500 |
| Shining Hope Farms | Mt Holly, NC | Finish/Equip a farrier shed: frees up main barn aisle for lessons mh; ot, pt, & tr. founded 2002, 3 locations in nc path, hippotherapy, 622… | $1,500 |
| Equi-Kids Theraputic Riding Program | Virginia Beach, VA | Buy 20 tucker halter/bridles safer tack for horse herd/handlers. 80-100 cleints/week path premier; trav (ther riding, eal) vets, etc. 800… | $1,000 |
| Healing Journey Ministry | Gaffney, SC | Supply equine care expenses - vet, dental, farrier, chiropractic. faith-based healing for trauma 15 youth and adults in spartanburg,… | $1,000 |
| Healing Strides of Va | Boones Mill, VA | Pay for 3 staff to attend path reg 3 conference, cec, & to plan horse** (the riding center, eas) path premier, cha, arch, trav,… | $1,000 |
| Mended Sparrow Inc | Mechanicsville, VA | Install permanent toilets in barn & septic system for barn-matching fund. opened 2024,eas,eal for trauma - veterans & families, arch, herd,… | $1,000 |
| Tackfully Teamed | Henry, VA | Vet care & special food for new rescue horse. tr & ea activities for peoploe with special needs, began 2003, path, trav member, partners… | $1,000 |
| Ride With Pride | Staunton, VA | 7 new bridles for horses for safety & comfort (side-pull). founded 1989, path, tr. 120 clients 2024. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $80,882 | 27 |
| 2023 | $70,057 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1975226
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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