Leinweber Foundation
Accepts applications
Leinweber Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
43% 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 | $3.7 million | 9 | $87.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 15 | $101 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Larry Leinweber 280 W Maple Road Suite 250, Birmingham, MI 48009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 573-4095 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | None noted |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leinweber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $4.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Charitable | $3.0 million |
| National Wildlife Federation | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Beyond Basics | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Mi College Access Network | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Michigan State University | Charitable | $120,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ch | $120,000 |
| Science Philanthropy Alliance | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cranbrook | Charitable | $75,000 |
| 826 Michigan | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Oakland Family Services | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Fremont Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Michigan Technological University | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (Dapcep) | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Covenant House Florida | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Leinweber
- Claudia Babiarz
- David Leinweber
- Ashley Leinweber
- Jessica Leinweber
Questions people ask
Does Leinweber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None noted.
How much does Leinweber Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Leinweber Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry Leinweber (President , Treasurer, Director), Claudia Babiarz (Director), David Leinweber (Director) and Ashley Leinweber (Vice President, Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leinweber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.