The Mountain Spring Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mountain Spring Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $249,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$249,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $190,278 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $190,278 | 7 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $249,500 | 12 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
The Mountain Spring 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 The Mountain Spring Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $199,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $32,000 |
| Generation Data Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Policy Project | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chance Academy | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hale Centre Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Star Lit Blades Synchronized Skating | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Share-Parents of Utah | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nayer and Javed Honarvar Memorial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Saba Eslami Leistner
- Steven Alex Leistner
Questions people ask
Does The Mountain Spring Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mountain Spring Foundation give?
$249,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Mountain Spring Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Saba Eslami Leistner (Dir) and Steven Alex Leistner (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Mountain Spring Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.