The Ledezma Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ledezma Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $510,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$510,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
29% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 7 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation 1200 E 104th St, Kansas City, MO 64131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 918-4404 |
| What to submit |
What The Ledezma Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | $640,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $530,528 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Resurrection | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $510,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $500,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $100,000 |
| Accelerated Schools of Overland Par | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $30,000 |
| Rockhurst High School | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $18,340 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $11,438 |
| Other | To accomplish the organization's charitable objectives. | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Carlos Ledezma
- Sheila Ledezma
Questions people ask
Does The Ledezma Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ledezma Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Ledezma Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carlos Ledezma (Trustee) and Sheila Ledezma (Trustee).
What does The Ledezma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.