Leopardo Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Leopardo Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,175 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,050 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$98,175
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,050
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$68,228
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,750 the year before.
94% 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 | $65,750 | 23 | $95,820 |
| 2024 | $98,175 | 18 | $68,228 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Leopardo 5200 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 783-3500 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form required |
| Restrictions | Grantees are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities |
What Leopardo Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $77,675 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Living Communities and Services | To support the 2024 summit | $20,000 |
| One on One | To support the organization's mission and provide general operating support | $15,000 |
| The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | To support the organization's mission and provide general operating support | $15,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | To support the organization's mission and provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | To support the organizations event | $7,500 |
| Equal Hope | To support the organization's mission and provide general operating support | $5,000 |
| Near South Planning Board | To support the organizations mission | $5,000 |
| Blessings in A Backpack Inc | To support bring your child to work day | $3,200 |
| US Green Building Council - Illinois | Leogives time-matching donation for a leopardo employee volunteering with the organization, and sponsorship for an event | $3,100 |
| William Rainey Harper College Educational Foundation | To sponsor the organzitions event | $3,000 |
| FSHD Society | To support the organization's mission and provide general operating support | $2,500 |
| Let It Be US | Support adoption & permanency for illinois children in foster care and to support the "be mine" gala | $2,500 |
| Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation Inc | To support the organization's mission and provide general operating support | $2,500 |
| Core El Centro Incorporated | To support the organizations mission. | $1,500 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | To support the organizations toy drive | $1,000 |
| Salute Inc | Sponsorship for families of active military & veterans | $1,000 |
| International Living Future Institute | Leogives time-matching donation for a leopardo employee volunteering with the organization | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | Leogives time-matching donation for a leopardo employee volunteering with the organization | $175 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Leopardo
- Alan W Aldworth
- Michael T Leopardo
- Gary M Leopardo
- Rick J Dupraw
Questions people ask
Does Leopardo Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leopardo Charitable Foundation give?
$98,175 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,050.
Who runs Leopardo Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James A Leopardo (Chief Executive Officer), Alan W Aldworth (Chief Financial Officer), Michael T Leopardo (President) and Gary M Leopardo (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leopardo Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.