The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Niles, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $6,550 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$6,550
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 76 | $25.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 66 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robin O Butler Curtis 70959 Batchelor Drive, Niles, MI 49120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (574) 339-7252 |
| What to submit | Applications should be written and include information which supports that the requesting organization is of an educational, scientific, literary, religious or charitable nature. |
| Deadlines | The application should be filed so as to allow reasonable time to act on application. |
| Restrictions | Applications will be considered for organizations operated exclusively for one or more of the following purposes: educational; scientific; literary; religious; or charitable. At present, no scholarships or grants are given to any individual person(s). |
What The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 11 | $903,000 |
| Michigan | 9 | $156,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $145,500 |
| Virginia | 14 | $122,000 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $49,225 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $38,100 |
| New York | 3 | $22,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venues Parks & Arts Foundation | The morris 100 campaign | $600,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Fighting irish initiative/veterans program | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army-Niles | New building | $80,000 |
| Women's Care Center | General | $75,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | General | $55,000 |
| American Red Cross Va | General | $50,000 |
| South Bend Symphony | Memory ernestine raclin/general | $50,000 |
| Camp Eberhart Alumni Asscociation Inc | General | $40,000 |
| Santa Fe High School Baseball Club | General | $33,500 |
| Academy at the Lakes | General | $26,000 |
| Virginia Horse Center Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Educational Foundation Inc (UNC) | General | $20,000 |
| Residential Opportunities Inc | Transition home | $20,000 |
| United States Hunter Jumper Association | Capital campaign | $11,725 |
| Backpacks From Beth Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | General | $10,000 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | General | $10,000 |
| Fernwood Botanical Garden | General | $10,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| J Red Peach Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | Niles fund | $10,000 |
| Niles Festivals Music & More | General | $10,000 |
| Niles Main Street Initiative | General | $10,000 |
| Norton Healthcare | General | $10,000 |
| People's Music School | General | $10,000 |
| The Healing Place | General | $10,000 |
| The History Museum | General | $10,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General | $9,000 |
| National Horse Show Association | General | $8,500 |
| YMCA of Louisville | General | $7,500 |
| Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Fdn | General | $7,100 |
| Camp Kulaqua | General | $6,000 |
| Mill Creek Farm Retrmnt Home for Horses | General | $6,000 |
| Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo | General | $6,000 |
| Washington International Horse Show | General | $6,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Green River Foundation | Hurricane helene relief | $5,000 |
| Highland School | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest M Oare
- Kevin J Butler
- Lisa Oare Shanks Neale
- Robin Oare Butler Curtis
- Morey Oare
- James R Butler
- Robert L Oare III
- Bruce J Bondurant
Questions people ask
Does The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The application should be filed so as to allow reasonable time to act on application..
How much does The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $6,550.
Who runs The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest M Oare (President), Kevin J Butler (Treasurer), Lisa Oare Shanks Neale (Secretary) and Robin Oare Butler Curtis (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.