The John J Leidy Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $940,157 in 98 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$940,157
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $936,275 the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $936,275 | 91 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $940,157 | 98 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert L Pierson President 102 West Pennsylvania Avenue Suite, Towson, MD 21204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 821-3006 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The John J Leidy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 90 | $852,657 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare | Health Care | $50,000 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | Educational | $48,334 |
| Associated Jewish Community Federation | Community Fund | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Arts/Cultural | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Emergency Relief | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation | Religious | $21,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Community Fund | $20,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Educational | $20,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | Health Care | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Arts/Cultural | $15,000 |
| Walters Art Museum Foundation Inc | Arts/Cultural | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Inc | Animal Welfare | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Chesapeake Shakespeare Company | Arts/Cultural | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Caroline Friess Center | Educational | $15,000 |
| Paul's Place | Poverty Relief | $15,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Civil Justice Inc | Legal Aid Poor | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Housing | Housing | $10,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City | Educational | $10,000 |
| Reading Partners | Educational | $10,000 |
| Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service | Legal Aid Poor | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore | Educational | $10,000 |
| Center Stage | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Everyman Theatre | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Maryland Zoological Society Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| Open Works | Educational | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Maryland | Educational | $10,000 |
| Opera Baltimore | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Gunpowder Falls State Park Graham Area Equestrian Center | Educational | $10,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Public Justice Center | Legal Aid Poor | $10,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | Educational | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's Clinic | Health Care | $8,000 |
| Biotechnical Institute of Maryland | Educational | $8,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | Poverty Relief | $8,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Food Pantry | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Michel Pierson
- Robert L Pierson
- Claire A Pierson
Questions people ask
Does The John J Leidy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The John J Leidy Foundation Inc give?
$940,157 in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The John J Leidy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Michel Pierson (Vice-President), Robert L Pierson (President) and Claire A Pierson (Secr./Treas.).
What does The John J Leidy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.