Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,208 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,928 and the largest $8,928. 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$98,208
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,928
- Largest grant$8,928
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,402 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 | $58,377 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $61,402 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $98,208 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Louis and Leona Cleaves 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 Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $53,568 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,856 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,928 |
| New York | 1 | $8,928 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $8,928 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Theological Seminary | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| Sweetser | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| Maine Sea Coast Mission | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| Hillside School Inc | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| First Baptist Church | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
| Deer Islesunset Congregational Church | Unrestricted general | $8,928 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust give?
$98,208 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,928.
Who runs Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Louis and Leona Cleaves Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.