HENRY UIHLEIN II AND MILDRED A UIHLEIN FOUNDATION

LAKE PLACID, NY · EIN 391322495 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)

revenue

$1.6M

expenses

$989K

net assets

$22.9M

employees

—

profile · synthesized from sources

The Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A Uihlein Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Placid, NY. It makes grants to support nonprofit organizations focused on community services, arts, education, and local history in the North Elba and Essex County region. The foundation funds general operations, facility maintenance, and specific programs such as youth activities, fire department operations, and cultural events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Athletic Travel Support

Funds travel expenses for athletes supported by the NY Ski Educational Foundation.

Facility Maintenance Support

Provides funding for upkeep of facilities at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

North Elba Christmas Fund

Supports holiday assistance programs through the Adirondack Foundation.

Thrift Shop Grant

Supports a local thrift shop operated by Homestead Development Corporation.

activities · 7 groups

What they do

Capital Infrastructure Funding 3 activities
- Funding a thrift shop operated by Homestead Development Corporation
  
  Funds Homestead Development Corporation to support the operation of a thrift shop.
- Funding facility maintenance at Lake Placid Center for the Arts
  
  Funds Lake Placid Center for the Arts to support upkeep and maintenance of its arts facilities.
- Funding general operations of Lake Placid Community Beautification Association
  
  Funds Lake Placid Community Beautification Association to support efforts in maintaining and enhancing the visual appeal of the community.
Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 2 activities
- Funding athletic travel expenses for the NY Ski Educational Foundation
  
  Funds NY Ski Educational Foundation to support athlete travel related to ski education and competition.
- Funding general operations of USA Luge Association
  
  Funds USA Luge Association to support its overall organizational operations, including athlete development and program delivery.
Municipal and Community General Support 2 activities
- Funding general operations and community events at Thomas Shipman Sr Memorial Youth Center
  
  Funds Thomas Shipman Sr Memorial Youth Center Inc to support day-to-day operations and the organization of a BBQ festival as a community event.
- Funding general operations of Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department
  
  Funds Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department Inc to support its emergency response services and daily operational needs.
Historic Preservation Support Grants 2 activities
- Funding general operations and educational programs at Essex County Historical Society
  
  Funds Essex County Historical Society to support its day-to-day operations and the delivery of educational programs related to local history.
- Funding general operations of Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society
  
  Funds Lake Placid North Elba Historical Society to support ongoing historical preservation and operational activities.
Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding general operations of Lake Placid Sinfonietta
  
  Funds Lake Placid Sinfonietta Inc to support its musical performances and organizational sustainability.
University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding general operations of Research Foundation State University of New York
  
  Funds the Research Foundation State University of New York to support its general research and administrative operations.
Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding the North Elba Christmas Fund through Adirondack Foundation
  
  Funds Adirondack Foundation to support the North Elba Christmas Fund, which provides seasonal assistance to local families in need.

financials · form 990PF · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$1.57M

Contributions & grants$50K3%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$226K14%

Other revenue$1.29M

expenses

Total expenses$989K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$275K

Grants paid out$295K

balance sheet

Total assets$22.94M

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$22.94M

3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +482.1%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
JAMES MCKENNA	TRUSTEE, CEO/VICE CHAIR (FROM 07/2024)	35	$170K
JOHN D LEEKLEY JR	TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON	10	$105K

relationships · 12

Who they work with

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of a grant for the North Elba Christmas Fund.
ESSEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations and educational programs.
HOMESTEAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Partner — Recipient of a grant to support a thrift shop.
LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS Partner — Recipient of a grant for facility maintenance support.
LAKE PLACID COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations support.
LAKE PLACID NORTH ELBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations.
LAKE PLACID SINFONIETTA INC Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations.
LAKE PLACID VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations.
NY SKI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of a grant for athletic travel expenses.
RESEARCH FOUNDATION STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations.
THOMAS SHIPMAN SR MEMORIAL YOUTH CENTER INC Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations and a BBQ festival.
USA LUGE ASSOCIATION Partner — Recipient of a grant for general operations.