The Leslie C Mapp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leslie C Mapp Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,595 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$95,595
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,500 the year before.
31% 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 | $96,000 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $95,595 | 13 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Leslie C Mapp 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 Leslie C Mapp Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $95,595 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Riding Institute Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Kids in New Directions Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Greater Dayton Public Television Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Foodbank Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Daybreak Inc | General | $8,000 |
| Clothes That Work | General | $7,500 |
| Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley | General | $7,500 |
| Crayons to Classrooms Dayton | General | $7,500 |
| Troy Christian Church | General | $7,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley | General | $5,595 |
| Americas Packard Museum | General | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross Cincinnati Dayton Region | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does The Leslie C Mapp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leslie C Mapp Foundation give?
$95,595 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Leslie C Mapp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does The Leslie C Mapp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and arts and culture.