Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,300 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $1,200. 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$14,300
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$1,200
- Assets$87,273
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,752 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,999 | 50 | $140,869 |
| 2024 | $26,752 | 50 | $104,198 |
| 2025 | $14,300 | 49 | $87,273 |
How to apply
Nels and Liz Leutwiler 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 Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10 | $5,300 |
| Illinois | 13 | $3,240 |
| Virginia | 4 | $3,100 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $440 |
| New York | 3 | $400 |
| Arizona | 2 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Montana | 1 | $200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $120 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Parks Conservation Association | General operations | $1,200 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | General operations | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operations | $1,000 |
| NRDC | General operations | $1,000 |
| Second City Curling Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands | General operations | $500 |
| Wilderness Society | General operations | $500 |
| WTTW11 | General operations | $500 |
| Woods Hole Oceanic Institute | General operations | $240 |
| American Rivers | General operations | $200 |
| Friends of the Lake Bluff Library | General operations | $200 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | General operations | $200 |
| International Dark Sky Association | General operations | $200 |
| National Civil Rights Museum | General operations | $200 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General operations | $200 |
| Northern Il Food Bank | General operations | $200 |
| Susan B Anthony Museum | General operations | $200 |
| WFMT | General operations | $200 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General operations | $150 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | General operations | $100 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | General operations | $100 |
| Audubon Society | General operations | $100 |
| Crane Trust | General operations | $100 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | General operations | $100 |
| Global Water Works | General operations | $100 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | General operations | $100 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | General operations | $100 |
| Inside Climate News | General operations | $100 |
| International Crane Foundation | General operations | $100 |
| Lake Bluff 4th of July Committee | General operations | $100 |
| Lake Bluff History Museum | General operations | $100 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General operations | $100 |
| Milwaukee PBS | General operations | $100 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General operations | $100 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General operations | $100 |
| Open Lands | General operations | $100 |
| Rotary Club of Glenview | General operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Nels R Leutwiler
- Liz T Leutwiler
- Walter Burns
Questions people ask
Does Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation give?
$14,300 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nels R Leutwiler (President), Liz T Leutwiler (Secretary) and Walter Burns (Director).
What does Nels and Liz Leutwiler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and international.