Ledwell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ledwell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Texarkana, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 52 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 58 | $0 |
How to apply
Ledwell 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 Ledwell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | $1.6 million |
| Arkansas | 13 | $507,179 |
| Illinois | 1 | $205,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $122,500 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $104,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,200 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas AM University - Texarkana | To support its charitable purpose. | $1.0 million |
| Watersprings Ranch | To support its charitable purpose. | $433,679 |
| Transformation Apostolic Connection | To support its charitable purpose. | $205,000 |
| First Response Team of America | To support its charitable purpose. | $120,000 |
| Amanda W Lockey Foundation | To support its charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Williams Memorial UMC | To support its charitable purpose. | $85,000 |
| The ArkLaTex 100 Club | To support its charitable purpose. | $71,537 |
| Restoration of Hope | To support its charitable purpose. | $55,000 |
| Ar-Tx Redi | To support its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Literacy Council Bowie Miller Count | To support its charitable purpose. | $42,500 |
| Texarkana Regional Arts Humanities | To support its charitable purpose. | $35,600 |
| Alzheimers Alliance Tri-State | To support its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| Pleasant Grove ISD Educational Foun | To support its charitable purpose. | $29,000 |
| Runnin' WJ Ranch | To support its charitable purpose. | $22,000 |
| City of Texarkana AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $21,000 |
| Caddo Area Council BSA | To support its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Leadership Texarkana | To support its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Texarkana Chamber of Commerce Found | To support its charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| Temple Memorial Pediatric Center | To support its charitable purpose. | $11,000 |
| Texarkana Symphony Orchestra | To support its charitable purpose. | $11,000 |
| CASA of Northeast Texas | To support its charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Harvest Texarkana | To support its charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Texarkana Arkansas School District | To support its charitable purpose. | $7,500 |
| For the Sake of One | To support its charitable purpose. | $6,000 |
| KTXK Radio | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Texarkana Foundation | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Just Love and Kindness | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Larry Sauls and Friends | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarka | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Texar | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church of DeKalb TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Fouke Arkansas School District | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Texarkana Shop With a Cop | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Miss Texarkana Organization | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| TISD Foundation | To support its charitable purpose. | $4,500 |
| Sanderson Farms Championship | To support its charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Randy Sams Outreach Shelter | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,200 |
| Texarkana Magazine | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Junior League of Texarkana | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Rush Enterprises Foundation | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen H Ledwell
- Mark R Van Herpen
- Fred R Norton Jr
Questions people ask
Does Ledwell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ledwell Family Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ledwell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen H Ledwell (Trustee), Mark R Van Herpen (Trustee) and Fred R Norton Jr (Trustee).
What does Ledwell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.