LEO FOUNDATION

PHOENIX, AZ, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-4879525
Regional Funder
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PHOENIX, AZ, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-4879525
Regional Funder

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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The LEO FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, offering funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $166.1K granted to five nonprofits in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with LEO FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TRADITIONAL FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ENROLLED AT UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES IN ARIZONA.
Total Funding Given

$166.1K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$14.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.8K
M
Madeline Winney
Board Member
M
Michele Simphoukham
Board Member
J
Jeff Lakes
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEO FOUNDATION?
No. LEO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEO FOUNDATION give?
LEO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, North Dakota, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LEO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEO FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $166 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Grand Canyon University, ARIZONA BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION INC, and MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEO FOUNDATION?
LEO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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