Leader Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leader Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hershey, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$291,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $271,500 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $186,500 | 29 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $271,500 | 33 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $291,500 | 35 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Leader Family 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 Leader Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $156,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $44,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 4 | $22,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $13,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | General support of programs | $50,000 |
| Lawyers Defending American Democracy | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| Unrwa | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Capitol Region | General support of programs | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Keystone | General support of programs | $15,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | General support of programs | $11,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross ( Designate Towards Ca Wildfire Relief ) | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Grassroots International | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| National Ataxia Foundation | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Relief International | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Threefold Education Association | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Witf | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| The Janus School | General support of programs | $5,500 |
| Democracy Forward | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Doctos Without Borders | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Londonderry Fire Company | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support of programs | $4,000 |
| Betty Ford Hazeldon | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| National Autism Association | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Moms Demand Action | General support of programs | $2,500 |
| No Kid Hungry | General support of programs | $2,500 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Penn State College of Medicine | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Cast Away Critters | General support of programs | $1,500 |
| Midatlantic Horse Rescue | General support of programs | $1,500 |
| Salem Union Cemetery | General support of programs | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Harrisburg | General support of programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- G Michael Leader III
- Jane L Janeczek
- David C Leader
Questions people ask
Does Leader Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leader Family Foundation give?
$291,500 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leader Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists G Michael Leader III (President/Director), Jane L Janeczek (Secretary/Director) and David C Leader (Treasurer/Director).
What does Leader Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.