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The Leeps Foundation Inc: 20 grants to organizations, $82,500 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Leeps Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Roanoke, VA, paid 20 grants to organizations totaling $82,500 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 14, 2026. The largest was $45,800 to Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc in Lexington, VA for funding for charitable & operating purposes..
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- EIN
- 541975226
- Based in
- Roanoke, VA
- Assets
- $1,003,087
- Grants paid
- $84,000
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202631349349100228. It reported $84,000 in grants paid; 20 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Lexington, VA | Funding for charitable & operating purposes. | Health care | $45,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wings of Hope Ranch | Ashland, VA | Irm* conference has grown to 300+ attendees from 55 diff ministries across us and international, 50 vols, 35+ presentations & 15 pre-conf sessions. asking for $5000 to upgrade meal prep. to offsite + | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bit of Hope Ranch Inc | Gastonia, NC | Purchase equicizer for rainy days, teach posting trot, rest horses. operated since 2007; rescue horses to serve people with trauma path, eagala, cha, nl, shepherd method cert instructors christian fai | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dare To Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center | Monterey, VA | Buy new large therapy horse/rescue lost 2 of 6 horses, retiring another; nursing & training one rescue horse/ path, trav - serves special needs and at-risk, youth & adults (62+/yr) - christian directo | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glory Reins Ranch | Farmville, VA | Replace perimeter fence - safety for horse herd and staff. founded 2009. ecrm; bbeap shepherd academy, 350+/session 140 clients; helps people in crisis. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hopetree Family Services | Salem, VA | Horse sponsorship funds -feed & board for 1-2 horses > 15 clients*. eap program for children with trauma; carf accredited foster care; baptist children's home eagala, path, ctri, tip through mustang h | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Risen Ridge Ministry | Stuarts Draft, VA | Purchase materials to build tack rm/classroom - 17'x25'' in new facility for bible studies, prayer, learning. opened 2019, bbeap mentoring christian ministry, irm, served 100 people, abuse & neglect; | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepard Youth Ranch | Creedmoor, NC | Fund training program for 16 ministries in ea healing for women*. syr started 2003; served 9600 people; rescued 13 horses, trained 500 people in bbeap (shepherd academy service for trauma & mh).*traum | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spur N Up Hope Inc | Amelia Court House, VA | Install french drain around barn, buy new round pen panels & gates. will improve student/vol experience bbeap, ecrm; eal certification; began 2017; 800 clients - 2022-23. at risk yuth, recovery, veter | Youth development | $2,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hope Reins | Raleigh, NC | Fund one rescue horse for one year free services.christ-centered, serves 16 nc counties & va. founded 2009; 5-18 yr olds, trauma. rescue horses, mentoring. trying to add 80 children next yr 300 kids s | Health care | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Francis Service Dog Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Fund starter kits* for new dog recipients-leash, crate, food, etc. service dogs for disabled -va adi certified, began 1996; 10-12 dogs/year; 70 teams at a time' 7 active facility dogs in healthcare, c | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Barns at Blue Mountain Inc | Abingdon, VA | Build fence & run water to dry lot for minis & ea interaction/autism path member, psychotherapy, th, eal, serves 50 kids in 5 countries & bristol. offers greenhouse & gardens for families to grow & se | Health care | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bright Side Youth Ranch | York, SC | Buy winter hay for horses in the ministry-primary food source. | Recreation and sports | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shining Hope Farms | Mt Holly, NC | Finish/equip a farrier shed: frees up main barn aisle for lessons mh; ot, pt, & tr. founded 2002, 3 locations in nc path, hippotherapy, 622 people/yr 8148 sessions, ot, speech, guidestar plat.; vetera | Human services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Equi-Kids Theraputic Riding Program | Virginia Beach, VA | Buy 20 tucker halter/bridles safer tack for horse herd/handlers. 80-100 cleints/week path premier; trav (ther riding, eal) vets, etc. 800 clients/yr. founded 1989. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Healing Journey Ministry | Gaffney, SC | Supply equine care expenses - vet, dental, farrier, chiropractic. faith-based healing for trauma 15 youth and adults in spartanburg, cherokee, and surrounding counties. 12 horses?/15 people? biblical | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Healing Strides of Va | Boones Mill, VA | Pay for 3 staff to attend path reg 3 conference, cec, & to plan horse** (the riding center, eas) path premier, cha, arch, trav, paralympics, veterans program. began 1991, largest equine ctr in va, dar | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mended Sparrow Inc | Mechanicsville, VA | Install permanent toilets in barn & septic system for barn-matching fund. opened 2024,eas,eal for trauma - veterans & families, arch, herd, vets on track; served 209 to-date. | Public and societal benefit | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tackfully Teamed | Henry, VA | Vet care & special food for new rescue horse. tr & ea activities for peoploe with special needs, began 2003, path, trav member, partners with multiple schools & elder centers. 100-150 clients/yr w/ di | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ride With Pride | Staunton, VA | 7 new bridles for horses for safety & comfort (side-pull). founded 1989, path, tr. 120 clients 2024. | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202531349349104768. It reported $80,882 in grants paid; 27 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Lexington, VA | Funding for charitable & operating purposes. | Health care | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wings of Hope Ranch | Ashland, VA | Provide videos of ecrm sessions & create online training library | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bit of Hope Ranch Inc | Gastonia, NC | Partial funding for sure hands lift to help riders mount up | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glory Reins Ranch | Farmville, VA | Buy railing and gates for new covered area and waterer | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Risen Ridge Ministry | Stuarts Draft, VA | Pay for bbeap training for 5 and ecrm conference | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepard Youth Ranch | Creedmoor, NC | 8 wk veteran pilot program - 20 vets for ptsd-nc veterans for life cts. syr started 2003; served 8000 people; rescued 13 horses, trained 400 people in bbeap (shepard academy service for trauma and mh | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bright Side Youth Ranch | York, SC | Lighting for outdoor arena | Recreation and sports | $2,450 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brook Hill Retirement Center for Horses | Forest, VA | Help to hire new ctri instructor to serve more youth in mh crisis. | Animal-related | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hope Reins | Raleigh, NC | Sponsor a child for 1 year intense ea trauma treatment | Health care | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hopetree Family Services | Salem, VA | Horse sponsorship funds-food & board for 1-2 horses>8-10 people eap program for children with trauma | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spur N Up Hope Inc | Amelia Court House, VA | Complete a climate controlled permanent bathroom | Youth development | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Francis Service Dog Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Fund starter kits for new dog recipients | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Barns at Blue Mountain Inc | Albingdon, VA | Buy adaptive tack-surcingle, saddles, build sensory trail, mower/weedeater path member, psychotherapy, th, eal, serves 50 children in 5 country & bristol. offers greenhouse & gardens for families to g | Health care | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Untamed Spirit Therapeutic Riding Program | Virginia Beach, VA | Medications for therapy horses | $1,732 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dare To Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center | Monterey, VA | Buy stall set up and tack for new younger horse in training | Health care | $1,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Equi-Kids Theraputic Riding Program | Virginia Beach, VA | Replace helmet & reins, scholarships for riders/vets | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Good Hope Equestrian | Hailfax, VA | New program, endless strides, for foster care children w/ special needs. started in miami in 2000, moved to va. premier path, and grows & shares organic food with low income people; 80+/year. | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trails of Purpose | Chesapeake, VA | New suicide prevention program | Human services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dream Catchers | Toano, VA | Purchase cow cutting flag system for veterans to ride for fun and focus | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shining Hope Farms | Mt Holly, NC | Saddles & salutes vet program | Human services | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center | Clifton, VA | Funding for eal and therapeutic riding program for vets and families | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Heartland Horse Heroes Inc | Buckingham, VA | Buy shed to store donated taxk to sell & loaner boots & breeches for clients | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue Inc | Afton, VA | Provide funding for 12 week program for veterans. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Loudoun Therapeudic Riding Inc | Lovettsville, VA | Rescue adoption fees for 2 minis; littles for literacy pilot program | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Simple Changes Inc | Lorton, VA | Offset costs for program for seniors with demential groundwork. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tackfully Teamed | Henry, VA | Update sensory trail, chiro for aging horses | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ride With Pride | Staunton, VA | Buy new adaptive equipment | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Health care | $98,800 |
| Human services | $9,250 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $5,000 |
| Youth development | $4,400 |
| Recreation and sports | $3,950 |
| Animal-related | $2,000 |
| Public and societal benefit | $1,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $141,682 |
| North Carolina | $16,750 |
| South Carolina | $4,950 |
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Updated May 14, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.