Private foundation · EIN 93-1135081 · Ross, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leathers 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: 10 grants paid, $52K total, median $3,750. 90% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$52K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marin Art & GardenRoss, CACultural$20K
Corte Madera Community CenterCorte Madera, CACultural$8,890
Ross School FoundationRoss, CAEducational$5,000
Spirit Rock MeditationWoodacre, CAReligious$5,000
Midsummer Musical RetreatPort Townsend, WAMusical$5,000
Ross Property Owners AssocRoss, CAPublic recreation$2,500
Rotacare Bay AreaSunnyvale, CAMedical$2,500
Ross Police Officers AssociationRoss, CAPublic safety$2,000
Marin SymphonySan Rafael, CAMusical$1,000
Marin Rose SocietyRoss, CACultural$500

By state: California 9 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Leathers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ross, California, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Leathers 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 Leathers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $52K across 10 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Leathers Family Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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