Leprino Foods Company Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leprino Foods Company Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $123,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$123,500
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $706,018 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $565,809 | 44 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $706,018 | 36 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 59 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Leprino Foods Company Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Leprino Foods Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $33,823 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 23 | $530,500 |
| California | 15 | $407,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $83,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County Library | For unrestricted use | $123,500 |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation Inc | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | For unrestricted use | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld County | For unrestricted use | $70,000 |
| Women's Bean Project | For unrestricted use | $60,000 |
| Reno Air Racing Association Inc DBA National Championship Air Races | For unrestricted use | $50,000 |
| Roosevelt Isd | For unrestricted use | $45,000 |
| Jeffco Action Center Inc DBA the Action Center | For unrestricted use | $40,000 |
| Early Learning Centers of Lubbock | For unrestricted use | $38,000 |
| Tracy FFA Foundation Inc | Tracy ffa school farm | $35,000 |
| Tracy Community Connections Center | For unrestricted use | $32,500 |
| Tracy Interfaith Ministries | For unrestricted use | $32,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | For unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver Girls Inc of Metro Denver | For unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| Jeffco Action Center Inc DBA the Action Center | For unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| South Waverly Borough | For unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | For unrestricted use | $25,000 |
| Tracy City Center Association | For unrestricted use | $22,000 |
| Allendale Public Schools | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| American Legion Charles M Debremond Post #28 | American legion post #28 facility rehabilitation | $20,000 |
| HAND2HAND | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Heartbeat Denver Inc DBA Heartbeat Denver Working Men's Shelter | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Kings Community Action Organization Inc | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Milliken Community Food Pantry | Modular move | $20,000 |
| Minds Matter Colorado | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Robbie's Hope Foundation | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Wish for Wheels | For unrestricted use | $20,000 |
| Laois Partnership Company | To pilot a new meals on wheels program to deliver meals to area seniors | $17,756 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | For unrestricted use | $17,500 |
| Refuge Armona | For unrestricted use | $16,000 |
| Levi Legacy | For unrestricted use | $15,000 |
| Love in the Name of Christ Northeast Ottawa County | For unrestricted use | $15,000 |
| Morgan County School District RE-3 | For unrestricted use | $15,000 |
| Break the Silence Inc | For unrestricted use | $13,000 |
| Eaton Elementary School | For unrestricted use | $13,000 |
| A Woman's Place Inc | For unrestricted use | $12,500 |
| Guiding Light Mission Inc | For unrestricted use | $12,500 |
| Remembrance Ranch | For unrestricted use | $12,500 |
| Sunrise Community Health | For unrestricted use | $12,500 |
| Athens Area School District | For unrestricted use | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Leprino
- Barbara Gregorich
- Mark Adkins
- Erik Nielsen
- Dave Fowler
- Francesca Lukas
- Lisa Prater
Questions people ask
Does Leprino Foods Company Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leprino Foods Company Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Leprino Foods Company Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry Leprino (Director), Barbara Gregorich (Director), Mark Adkins (Director) and Erik Nielsen (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Leprino Foods Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.