Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation
Accepts applications
Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation is a private foundation in Nassau, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,746 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,746
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$582,829
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,984 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,560 | 12 | $594,888 |
| 2024 | $51,984 | 13 | $596,731 |
| 2025 | $43,746 | 12 | $582,829 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen Shea 19154 Charles Street, Lewes, DE 19958 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 228-3035, ellenshea@snet.net |
| What to submit | Provide as much detail as necessary |
What Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $22,375 |
| Delaware | 6 | $21,371 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Beach House | Educational assistance | $7,500 |
| Ridgefield A Better Chance | Activitiy/development fund | $7,500 |
| Jesse Lee Aps Service Project | To assist with transportation of volunteers | $5,000 |
| The Harry K Foundation | Assist with feeding the needy | $5,000 |
| The Joshua F Freedman Foundation | Art initiative | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Food for low-income households | $2,500 |
| Prospect Theater | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Social Services | Emergency fund for heat and food | $2,500 |
| Peeler Holiday Program | Stop & shop gift card for needy families | $2,475 |
| Peeler Back to School Fund | School supplies | $2,400 |
| Cape Henlopen Student Gift Drive | School drive back packs.etc | $871 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Local food mobile food pantry. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Shea
Questions people ask
Does Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation give?
$43,746 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Shea (Pres/Treas).
What does Leonard & Milred Igstaedter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.