Private foundation · EIN 95-4212896 · Camarillo, California

Leo Freedman 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, $75K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Orange county arts programs only.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$75K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

A written request along with a completed pre-printed application. Contact: Sharon Lesk Co Tygir Enterprises, 1801 Avenue of the Stars 442, Los Angeles, Ca, 3233581233 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Orange county arts programs only.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal State Univ - FullertonFullerton, CAFine arts - scholarships$25K
Chapman UniversityOrange, CAFine arts - scholarships$25K
University of California - IrvineIrvine, CAFine arts - scholarships, signs for uci$25K

About this foundation

Leo Freedman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Camarillo, California, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Leo Freedman 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 Leo Freedman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Leo Freedman Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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