Leaw Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Leaw Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scottsville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,000 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,000
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,750 the year before.
26% 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 | $140,000 | 38 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $146,750 | 49 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $153,000 | 54 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Leaw Family Foundation 906 Plain Dealing Farm, Scottsville, VA 24590 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 962-6485 |
| What to submit | Informal letter with budget |
| Restrictions | No grants are given to individuals. |
What Leaw Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 28 | $102,000 |
| Montana | 17 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vcca | General purpose of donee | $15,000 |
| Radio Iqwvtf | General purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Virginia Public Media PBS | General purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| James River Boys & Girls Club | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Va | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Charlottesville SPCA | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Climate Smart Missoula | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Free Union Country School | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Hogs & Kisses | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| K-9'S for Warriors | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Kid Pan Alley | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Light House Studio | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Music Resource Center | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Ready Kids | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Sara Charlottesville | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| The Women's Initiative | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Usea Foundation - Frangible Technology | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Montana Audubon | General purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Soft Landings | General purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fund | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Colby's Rescue Crew | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Elk Hill Outdoor Programs | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Garden City Harvest | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Hows Project | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Missoula Downtown Foundation | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Casa | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Sin Barreraswithout Barriers | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stone Charlottesville | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda E A Wachtmeister
- Leslie van Stavern Millar II
- Lucia E W Strini
- Benita I W Strini
Questions people ask
Does Leaw Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leaw Family Foundation Inc give?
$153,000 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Leaw Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda E A Wachtmeister (President), Leslie van Stavern Millar II (Vice President), Lucia E W Strini (Secretary) and Benita I W Strini (Treasurer).
What does Leaw Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and youth programs.