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John J Leidy Foundation Inc

  • Towson, MD
  • Tax-exempt since May 1959
  • EIN: 52-6034785

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.54M (2024)

Expenses
$1.09M (2024)

Total Assets
$6.84M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,541,768
Expenses
$1,093,740
Net Income
$448,028
Net Assets
$6,844,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $323
0.0%
Dividends $428,830
27.8%
Sales of Assets $1,112,585
72.2%
Other Income $30
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $988,434
90.4%
Compensation of Officers* $64,000
5.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,844,837
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,844,837
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (President) $58,000 $0
Claire A Pierson (Secr./Treas.) $6,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 22, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$471,525
Expenses
$1,085,938
Net Income
-$614,413
Net Assets
$6,397,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $400,002
84.8%
Sales of Assets $71,523
15.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $984,653
90.7%
Compensation of Officers* $62,750
5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,397,158
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,397,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (President) $57,500 $0
Claire A Pierson (Secr./Treas.) $5,250 $0
W Michel Pierson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,038,129
Expenses
$1,130,445
Net Income
-$92,316
Net Assets
$7,011,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,663
0.2%
Dividends $395,820
38.1%
Sales of Assets $639,981
61.6%
Other Income $665
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,045,902
92.5%
Compensation of Officers* $59,000
5.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,011,573
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,011,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (President) $56,000 $0
Claire A Pierson (Secr./Treas.) $3,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$697,752
Expenses
$889,973
Net Income
-$192,221
Net Assets
$7,103,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13
0.0%
Dividends $367,284
52.6%
Sales of Assets $330,304
47.3%
Other Income $151
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $799,760
89.9%
Compensation of Officers* $59,000
6.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,103,889
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,103,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (President) $56,000 $0
Claire A Pierson (Secr./Treas.) $3,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$846,204
Expenses
$929,938
Net Income
-$83,734
Net Assets
$7,296,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $192
0.0%
Dividends $368,755
43.6%
Sales of Assets $477,230
56.4%
Other Income $27
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $846,317
91.0%
Compensation of Officers* $54,000
5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,296,110
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $7,296,109
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert L Pierson (President) $51,000 $0
Claire A Pierson (Secr./Treas.) $3,000 $0
W Michel Pierson (Vice President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$743,731
Expenses
$885,453
Net Income
-$141,722
Net Assets
$7,379,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,653
0.2%
Dividends $441,811
59.4%
Sales of Assets $300,266
40.4%
Other Income $1
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $785,183
88.7%
Compensation of Officers* $49,000
5.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,379,844
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $7,379,844

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$537,973
Expenses
$654,826
Net Income
-$116,853
Net Assets
$4,983,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $345,460
64.2%
Sales of Assets $182,915
34.0%
Other Income $9,594
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $571,100
87.2%
Compensation of Officers* $49,000
7.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,983,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,983,553

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$798,819
Expenses
$611,307
Net Income
$187,512
Net Assets
$5,100,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5
0.0%
Dividends $456,597
57.2%
Sales of Assets $342,217
42.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $534,401
87.4%
Compensation of Officers* $48,700
8.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,100,406
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,100,406

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$435,899
Expenses
$712,389
Net Income
-$276,490
Net Assets
$4,912,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $19
0.0%
Dividends $327,615
75.2%
Sales of Assets $108,212
24.8%
Other Income $53
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $639,623
89.8%
Compensation of Officers* $47,200
6.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,912,893
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,912,893

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$478,469
Expenses
$543,513
Net Income
-$65,044
Net Assets
$5,189,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $10
0.0%
Dividends $332,697
69.5%
Sales of Assets $145,762
30.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $473,184
87.1%
Compensation of Officers* $47,350
8.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,189,381
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,189,381

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$915,102
Expenses
$661,169
Net Income
$253,933
Net Assets
$5,254,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $84
0.0%
Dividends $297,684
32.5%
Sales of Assets $617,334
67.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $588,183
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $47,425
7.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,254,427
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,254,427

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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