The Francis L Lederer Foundation
EIN 362594937
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$584K
69 grants · $146K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
78%
deep partner · 18/23 multi-year
repeat
$3.3M
Assets (2023)
23
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE FRANCIS L LEDERER FOUNDATION CO
Phone
(312) 876-7100
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD DESCRIBE THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INTENDED USE OF GRANTS, AS WELL AS A STATEMENT OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $3.3M | $192K | N/A |
| 2020 | $150K | $3.5M | $167K | 19 |
| 2021 | $147K | $3.7M | $249K | 17 |
| 2022 | $144K | $3.0M | $43K | 16 |
| 2023 | $143K | $3.3M | $174K | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 69 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$7K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
ML
Mitchell Lederer
President/Dir
Leadership
TM
Thomas F McGuire
Vice President/Secretary/Dir
Leadership
LL
Leslie Lederer
Dir
SL
Sharon Lederer
Dir
AL
Adrienne Lederer
Dir
TM
Thomas F McGuire
Vice President/Secretary/Dir
Leadership
ML
Mitchell Lederer
President/Dir
Leadership
AL
Adrienne Lederer
Dir
SL
Sharon Lederer
Dir
LL
Leslie Lederer
Dir
AL
Adrienne Lederer
President/Treasurer/Dir
Leadership
TM
Thomas F McGuire
Vice President/Secretary/Dir
Leadership
SL
Sharon Lederer
Dir
ML
Mitchell Lederer
Dir
LL
Leslie Lederer
Dir
AL
Adrienne Lederer
President/Treasurer/Dir
Leadership
TM
Thomas F McGuire
Vice President/Secretary/Dir
Leadership
LL
Leslie Lederer
Dir
ML
Mitchell Lederer
Dir
SL
Sharon Lederer
Dir
AL
Adrienne Lederer
President/Treasurer/Dir
Leadership
TM
Thomas F McGuire
Vice President/Secretary/Dir
Leadership
SL
Sharon Lederer
Dir
ML
Mitchell Lederer
Dir
LL
Leslie Lederer
Dir
Grants Awarded (69 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | GRANTING WISH TO CHILD IN CHICAGO AREA | 2020 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATES | 2020 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATES | 2021 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATES | 2023 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATES | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | PHYSICIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT ACQUISITIONS | 2020 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT PRINTS AND DRAWINGS DEPARTMENT | 2020 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Midwest Region | Highland Park, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | PHYSICIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GRANTING WISH TO CHILD IN CHICAGO AREA | 2021 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT ACQUISITIONS | 2021 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT PRINTS AND DRAWINGS DEPARTMENT | 2021 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Midwest Region | Highland Park, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | PHYSICIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Global Brigades Usa | Pasadena, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GRANTING WISH TO CHILD IN CHICAGO AREA | 2023 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | SUPPORT FAITH RINGGOLD EXHIBIT | 2023 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT ACQUISITIONS | 2023 |