The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-1592470

Leatherwood Foundation

A private foundation in Denver, CO. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 21 grants and $202,133 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $202,133

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $3,107,572
  • Tax year 2024

    $183,050

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $2,963,863
  • Tax year 2023

    $199,700

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $2,982,900
  • Tax year 2022

    $208,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $3,076,991
  • Tax year 2021

    $183,807

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $3,192,272
  • Tax year 2020

    $177,300

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $2,791,166

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. 20 Moves Donor Advised FundBoston, MA

    Charitable giving

    $86,567
  2. Leatherwood Foundation Donor Advised FundBoston, MA

    Charitable giving

    $86,566
  3. Northwest Florida Ballet IncFt Walton BCH, FL

    Charitable giving

    $5,000
  4. University of Colorado Office of AdvancementBoulder, CO

    Charitable giving

    $5,000
  5. National Multiple SclerosisAtlanta, GA

    MS services

    $3,000
  6. Planned ParenthoodDenver, CO

    Reproductive healthcare

    $3,000
  7. Alaqua Animal Refuge IncFreeport, FL

    Charitable giving

    $2,000
  8. Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL

    Charitable giving

    $2,000
  9. Conservation Florida IncOrlando, FL

    Charitable giving

    $1,000
  10. Discalced IncLittleton, CO

    Charitable

    $1,000
  11. Li Fraumeni Syndrome AssociationBellingham, MA

    Cancer support

    $1,000
  12. Mary McDowell Friends School FundBrooklyn, NY

    School for students with learning disabilities

    $1,000
  13. Warrior Canine ConnectionBoyds, MD

    Military service animals

    $1,000
  14. Colorado Open LandsLakewood, CO

    Land conservation

    $500
  15. Comeback YogaDenver, CO

    Military veteran service

    $500
  16. Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County IncFort Walton Beach, FL

    Charitable giving

    $500
  17. Mesa Verde FoundationArvada, CO

    Operating endowment

    $500
  18. Sharing & CaringNiceville, FL

    Charitable giving

    $500
  19. Shelter House IncFt Walton BCH, FL

    Charitable giving

    $500
  20. The Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TN

    Wildlife refuge

    $500
  21. Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    Wild animal preserve

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture2 grants $5,50038% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $3,00021% of the total
  3. Animals2 grants $2,50017% of the total
  4. Environment2 grants $1,50010% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $1,50010% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $5003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts3 grants $174,133
  2. Colorado7 grants $11,000
  3. Florida6 grants $9,500
  4. Georgia1 grant $3,000
  5. Illinois1 grant $2,000
  6. Maryland1 grant $1,000
  7. New York1 grant $1,000
  8. Tennessee1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Margaret F WaldonPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Colin E WaldonTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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