The Leeps Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Leeps Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $45,800. 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$84,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$45,800
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,882 the year before.
15% 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 | $70,057 | 22 | $998,769 |
| 2024 | $80,882 | 27 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 21 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Leeps Foundation Inc 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 The Leeps Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | $73,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $8,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Funding for charitable & operating purposes. | $45,800 |
| Wings of Hope Ranch | Irm* conference has grown to 300+ attendees from 55 diff ministries across us and international, 50 vols, 35+ presentations & 15 pre-conf sessions. Asking for $5000 to upgrade meal prep. To offsite + catering >> - better food.*int'l ranch ministries conference. | $5,000 |
| Bit of Hope Ranch Inc | Purchase equicizer for rainy days, teach posting trot, rest horses. Operated since 2007; rescue horses to serve people with trauma path, eagala, cha, nl, shepherd method cert instructors christian faith-based ea; 100+ clients/week; onsite training program in ea trauma care. | $2,500 |
| Dare to Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center | Buy new large therapy horse/rescue lost 2 of 6 horses, retiring another; nursing & training one rescue horse/ path, trav - serves special needs and at-risk, youth & adults (62+/yr) - christian director; underserved highland county for special needs & behavioral mental health services served clients since . Voted best ada outdoor experience by blue ridge magazine. | $2,500 |
| Glory Reins Ranch | Replace perimeter fence - safety for horse herd and staff. Founded 2009. Ecrm; bbeap shepherd academy, 350+/session 140 clients; helps people in crisis. | $2,500 |
| Hopetree Family Services | Horse sponsorship funds -feed & board for 1-2 horses > 15 clients*. Eap program for children with trauma; carf accredited foster care; baptist children's home eagala, path, ctri, tip through mustang heritage fdn.*family-centered treatment program & some group home teens; have data 82% successful discharge rate. | $2,500 |
| Risen Ridge Ministry | Purchase materials to build tack rm/classroom - 17'x25'' in new facility for bible studies, prayer, learning. Opened 2019, bbeap mentoring christian ministry, irm, served 100 people, abuse & neglect; rescues horses; in 2024 - program moved to new location. | $2,500 |
| Shepard Youth Ranch | Fund training program for 16 ministries in ea healing for women*. Syr started 2003; served 9600 people; rescued 13 horses, trained 500 people in bbeap (shepherd academy service for trauma & mh).*trauma in relationships | $2,500 |
| Spur N Up Hope Inc | Install french drain around barn, buy new round pen panels & gates. Will improve student/vol experience bbeap, ecrm; eal certification; began 2017; 800 clients - 2022-23. At risk yuth, recovery, veterans life skills, building block curriculum. 500 clients this year. | $2,400 |
| Hope Reins | Fund one rescue horse for one year free services.christ-centered, serves 16 nc counties & va. Founded 2009; 5-18 yr olds, trauma. Rescue horses, mentoring. Trying to add 80 children next yr 300 kids served/2024. | $2,000 |
| St Francis Service Dog Foundation | Fund starter kits* for new dog recipients-leash, crate, food, etc. Service dogs for disabled -va adi certified, began 1996; 10-12 dogs/year; 70 teams at a time' 7 active facility dogs in healthcare, courtroom & education.*supplies 5 teams with basic needs. Placed 7 dogs in facilities that serve 2400 people; placed 187 service dog. | $2,000 |
| The Barns at Blue Mountain Inc | Build fence & run water to dry lot for minis & ea interaction/autism path member, psychotherapy, th, eal, serves 50 kids in 5 countries & bristol. Offers greenhouse & gardens for families to grow & sell produce - teach business skills & self-sufficiency for families community/whole family focus. | $1,800 |
| Bright Side Youth Ranch | Buy winter hay for horses in the ministry-primary food source. | $1,500 |
| Individual | $1,500 | |
| Shining Hope Farms | Finish/equip a farrier shed: frees up main barn aisle for lessons mh; ot, pt, & tr. Founded 2002, 3 locations in nc path, hippotherapy, 622 people/yr 8148 sessions, ot, speech, guidestar plat.; veterans programs christian staff; they do pre and post assesments to measure effects equus fdn guardian. | $1,500 |
| Equi-Kids Theraputic Riding Program | Buy 20 tucker halter/bridles safer tack for horse herd/handlers. 80-100 cleints/week path premier; trav (ther riding, eal) vets, etc. 800 clients/yr. Founded 1989. | $1,000 |
| Healing Journey Ministry | Supply equine care expenses - vet, dental, farrier, chiropractic. Faith-based healing for trauma 15 youth and adults in spartanburg, cherokee, and surrounding counties. 12 horses?/15 people? Biblical counselor-charges for services. | $1,000 |
| Healing Strides of Va | Pay for 3 staff to attend path reg 3 conference, cec, & to plan horse** (the riding center, eas) path premier, cha, arch, trav, paralympics, veterans program. Began 1991, largest equine ctr in va, dar awards for vet services, equus hall of fame horse affiliations with mult universities. 15 staff; 150 clients/wk.**retirement sanctuary - credentials. | $1,000 |
| Mended Sparrow Inc | Install permanent toilets in barn & septic system for barn-matching fund. Opened 2024,eas,eal for trauma - veterans & families, arch, herd, vets on track; served 209 to-date. | $1,000 |
| Tackfully Teamed | Vet care & special food for new rescue horse. Tr & ea activities for peoploe with special needs, began 2003, path, trav member, partners with multiple schools & elder centers. 100-150 clients/yr w/ disabilities; camps, community service. | $1,000 |
| Ride With Pride | 7 new bridles for horses for safety & comfort (side-pull). Founded 1989, path, tr. 120 clients 2024. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia V Cunningham
- Susan T Showfety
- Michael Branscome
- Steven H Cunningham
Questions people ask
Does The Leeps Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leeps Foundation Inc give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Leeps Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia V Cunningham (President), Susan T Showfety (Treasurer), Michael Branscome (Board Member) and Steven H Cunningham (Vice President).
What does The Leeps Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and youth programs.