Leda J Sears Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leda J Sears Trust is a private foundation in Mexico, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $102,000 and the largest $102,000. 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$102,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$102,000
- Largest grant$102,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,548 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $93,000 | 1 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $85,548 | 1 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $102,000 | 1 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Leda J Sears Trust 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 Leda J Sears Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $102,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curators of the University of Misso | Research | $102,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Honorable Melissa Buckman Young
Questions people ask
Does Leda J Sears Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leda J Sears Trust give?
$102,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $102,000.
Who runs Leda J Sears Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Honorable Melissa Buckman Young (Trustee).
What does Leda J Sears Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.