Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc is a private foundation in River Falls, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $52,500 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laird Youth Leadership Foundation 1352 Riverside Drive, River Falls, WI 54022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 229-5596 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Determined by laird youth leadership foundation |
What Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $22,500 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation | Supporting children and their families going through pediatric cancer | $10,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace | Supporting families affected by domestic violence through education and advocacy | $5,000 |
| Jump in Foundation Inc DBA Miracle League of Dane County | Support inclusive baseball program for children with physical & cognitive disabilities in wi | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Supporting battle against food insecurity in the minneapolis community | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Support for combating hunger in wi and mn | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Table | Supporting food programs and helping combat hunger in washington dc and maryland | $5,000 |
| The Community Table | Supporting food security for those in need and access to food pantry | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation | Scholarship and supporting the engelhard forestry endowment | $5,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Support community based mental health for children in minneapolis | $5,000 |
| Spark the Journey | Offering mentorship and educational programs for young students in washington dc | $2,500 |
| Way to Grow | Supporting early learning programs in the twin cities area | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters | Promoting creative works and advancement of cultural awareness in wisconsin | $2,500 |
| YMCA of the North | Support camp for young people to connect with themselves and the environment | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John O Laird
- David M Laird
- John H Dressendorfer
- Raymond D Nass
- Vanessa A Laird
- Alison Laird-Large
- Karen Engelhard
- Kimberly Dalgleish
- Raymond Large III
- Connor K Laird
- John David Large
- Harrison Laird
Questions people ask
Does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Determined by laird youth leadership foundation.
How much does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John O Laird (President), David M Laird (Treas/Vice Pres), John H Dressendorfer (Secretary) and Raymond D Nass (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Laird Youth Leadership Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.