Private foundation · EIN 68-0464912 · Granite Bay, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Leslie J 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $135K total, median $135K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$135K
Median grant
$135K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsProvo, UTSupport of public charity programs$135K

About this foundation

The Leslie J Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Granite Bay, California, administered in care of Kelvin Moss, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The Leslie J Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Leslie J Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 1 grants, a median of $135K.

Where does The Leslie J Foundation give?

Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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