Private foundation · EIN 26-0709589 · Writsvlle Bch, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $568K total, median $35K. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$568K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Paul's Episcopal ChurchWilmington, NCGeneral support$108K
Families FIRST IncWhiteville, NCGeneral support$60K
Brigade Boys & Girls Club IncWilmington, NCGeneral support$60K
Good Shepherd Ministries of Wilmington IncWilmington, NCGeneral support$50K
Saint Mary's SchoolRaleigh, NCGeneral support$50K
Salvation ArmyWilmington, NCGeneral support$50K
Lower Cape Fear Historical Society IncWilmington, NCGeneral support$35K
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of NcWilmington, NCGeneral support$35K
American Red Cross of Eastern NcGreenville, NCGeneral support$25K
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NcWilmington, NCGeneral support$25K
Episcopal Diocese of East CarolinaKinston, NCGeneral support$25K
Hope Harbor Home IncSupply, NCGeneral support$20K
Heidis Hope for Homeless Animals IncWilmington, NCGeneral support$15K
Pender County Humane SocietyBurgaw, NCGeneral support$10K

About this foundation

Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Writsvlle Bch, North Carolina, administered in care of Isabel James Lehto, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $568K across 14 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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