The Leslie Family Foundation
Historical FunderSpalding, Nebraska · EIN 45-4974954 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARILYN LESLIE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 119, SPALDING NE 68665 |
| Phone | 3082239784 |
| Form and materials | NO OFFICIAL FORM. REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
78% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Operations | $11,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Omaha, NE | Operations | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Operations | $7,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $6,000 |
| International Fellowship | Chicago, IL | Operations | $5,500 |
| Siennafrancis House | Omaha, NE | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Cedars Home for Children | Lincoln, NE | Operations | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cold Springs, KY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Archdiocese for the Military Servic | Washington, DC | Operations | $2,000 |
| Focus | New Canaan, CT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Central Christian Church | Brownsville, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Good Neighbor | Lincoln, NE | Operations | $1,000 |
| Apufra International | Russellville, AR | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Education | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $35,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $67,400 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349101143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4974954
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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