The Francis L Lederer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Francis L Lederer Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,500 the year before.
26% 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 | $143,000 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $146,500 | 18 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $171,000 | 22 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Francis L Lederer Foundation Co 161 N Clark Street 4200, Chicago, IL 60601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 876-7195 |
| What to submit | Applications should describe the nature and purpose of the organization and the intended use of grants, as well as a statement of tax-exempt status. |
What The Francis L Lederer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $108,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $43,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Scholars | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Support photography associates | $15,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Support erikson's programs | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Physician outreach program | $10,000 |
| Global Brigades USA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | Granting wish to child in chicago area | $10,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago | Support rashid johnson exhibition | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Support photography department acquisitions | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Support prints and drawings department | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Midwest Region | General purposes | $10,000 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | General purposes | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Support california wildfire relief | $10,000 |
| Legacy Community Health Services | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Support community foundation for jewish education | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Support jewish child and family services | $5,000 |
| The Ark Chicago | Combat food insecurity in chicago area | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Support kerr county flood relief | $3,000 |
| Nancy B Negley Artists Residencydora Maar Cultural Center | Support artist residency program in houston | $3,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Zacharias Center | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Wyatt Fertility Foundation | Financial assistance for fertility treatments | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adrienne Lederer
- Thomas F McGuire
- Sharon Lederer
- Mitchell Lederer
- Leslie Lederer
Questions people ask
Does The Francis L Lederer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Francis L Lederer Foundation give?
$171,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Francis L Lederer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adrienne Lederer (Dir), Thomas F McGuire (Vp/Secy/Dir), Sharon Lederer (Dir) and Mitchell Lederer (Pres/Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Francis L Lederer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.