Private foundation · EIN 36-3701346 · San Rafael, California

Leestma Family Foundation

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: 30 grants paid, $700K total, median $20K. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$700K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$90K
Center for Domestic PeaceSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$70K
Planned Parenthood of Northern CaConcord, CAGeneral Financial Support$40K
Mark Day SchoolSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$40K
Jubilee MinistriesHolland, MIGeneral Financial Support$35K
Cabrillo College Foundation the SesAptos, CAGeneral Financial Support$35K
Community Action MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$35K
San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$30K
Community Action HouseHolland, MIGeneral Financial Support$30K
The Salvation Army - San RafaelSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$25K
Encompass Community Services GemmaSanta Cruz, CAGeneral Financial Support$25K
Deborah's PlaceChicago, ILGeneral Financial Support$20K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral Financial Support$20K
Habitat for HumanityOakland, CAGeneral Financial Support$20K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral Financial Support$20K
10000 Degrees Marin Co School VolunSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$20K
North Marin Community ServicesNovato, CAGeneral Financial Support$20K
Trips for Kids MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$15K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral Financial Support$15K
Community Foundation HollandzeelandHolland, MIGeneral Financial Support$10K
Land Conservancy of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIGeneral Financial Support$10K
Marin Agricultural Land TrustPoint Reyes Station, CAGeneral Financial Support$10K
Huckleberry Youth ProgramsSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$10K
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FuNew York, NYGeneral Financial Support$10K
Oxbow School of Art and Artists' ReSaugatuck, MIGeneral Financial Support$10K
Myriad USA IncNew York, NYGeneral Financial Support$10K
Youth in ArtsSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$10K
Slide RanchMuir Beach, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
The Edible Schoolyard ProjectBerkeley, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000
Agricultural Institute of MarinSan Rafael, CAGeneral Financial Support$5,000

By state: California 19 · Michigan 5 · Illinois 3 · Maryland 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Leestma Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Rafael, California, administered in care of C J Carroll Jr, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Leestma Family Foundation 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 Leestma Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $700K across 30 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Leestma Family Foundation give?

California (19 grants), Michigan (5 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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