Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Placid, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $294,771 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$294,771
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $207,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $207,000 | 18 | $22.2 million |
| 2024 | $294,771 | 23 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation 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 Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $294,771 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Development Corporation | Thrift shop grant | $100,000 |
| Lake Placid Center for the Arts | Facility maintenance support | $20,000 |
| Ny Ski Educational Foundation | Support for athletic travel expenses | $20,000 |
| USA Luge Association | General operations | $18,000 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | General operations | $17,587 |
| Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society | General operations | $15,000 |
| Thomas Shipman Sr Memorial Youth Center Inc | General operations and bbq festival | $15,000 |
| Lake Placid Community Beautification Association | General operations support | $14,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | North elba christmas fund | $10,000 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lake Placid Sinfonietta Inc | General operations | $9,000 |
| Essex County Historical Society | General operations and educational programs | $7,500 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | General operations | $6,633 |
| Songs at Mirror Lake Inc | Musical programs at mid's park | $6,000 |
| Lake Placid Public Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Services Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tri-Lakes Humane Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Albany nys mesonet data license | $3,000 |
| Adirondack Speedskating Club | Skate rocker machine | $2,660 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | Lp mesonet weather station | $1,839 |
| Adirondack Research Consortium | Youth climate change workshop | $1,500 |
| Research Foundation State University of New York | General operations | $1,052 |
| Chazy Youth Hockey | Grant for girl youth's hockey team | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Leekley Jr
- James McKenna
Questions people ask
Does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation give?
$294,771 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John D Leekley Jr (Trustee, Chairperson) and James McKenna (Trustee, Ceo/Vice Chair (From 07/2024)).
What does Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.