Private foundation · EIN 93-1285822 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Leatherman 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: 3 grants paid, $170K total, median $20K. 67% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$170K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OR
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF Corporate and FoundationSan Francisco, CASmoke free movies project$130K
American Cancer SocietyPortland, ORGreat american smokeout programming$20K
American Lung AssociationTigard, ORComprehensive tobacco programs$20K

By state: California 1 · Oregon 2

About this foundation

The Leatherman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Chau Leatherman, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Leatherman 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 The Leatherman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 3 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Leatherman Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Oregon (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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