Private foundation · EIN 95-4457343 · San Marino, California

George and Mary Ann Leal 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: 21 grants paid, $92K total, median $1,500. 76% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$92K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Shepherd ShelterLos Angeles, CASocial service$25K
Vision of HopeOakland, CAEducation$20K
Mater Dolorosa Retreat CenterSierra Madre, CASocial service$11K
Huntington Medical ResearchPasadena, CAMedical research$5,700
House Institute FoundationLos Angeles, CAMedical research$5,000
Sport DisciplePotomac, MDSocial service$5,000
Our Lady of Victory ChurchSeaside, ORSocial service$4,000
Christ the Child SocietyPasadena, CASocial service$2,500
St Philip ChurchPasadena, CASocial service$2,000
MaryvaleRosemead, CASocial service$1,500
St Ignatius College PrepSan Francisco, CAEducation$1,500
Dominican Sisters of MaryAnn Arbor, MISocial service$1,200
Laboure SocietyEagan, MNEducation$1,200
TacscPasadena, CAEducation$1,200
Dolores Mission SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$1,000
St Thomas Aquinas Newman CenterGrand Forks, NDEducation$1,000
Verbum Dei High SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducation$1,000
Divine Mercy ClinicDuarte, CASocial service$1,000
Newman Center PasadenaPasadena, CASocial service$700
St Felicitas Perpetua SchoolSan Marino, CAEducation$500
Young LifePasadena, CASocial service$500

By state: California 16 · Maryland 1 · Oregon 1 · Michigan 1 · Minnesota 1 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

George and Mary Ann Leal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Marino, California, administered in care of George D Leal, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 George and Mary Ann Leal 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 George and Mary Ann Leal Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 21 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does George and Mary Ann Leal Foundation give?

California (16 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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