Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 68-0208980 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $5.5M
- Grants reported
- 139
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 139 | $5.5M |
Where Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | Walnut Creek, CA | General Support | 2024 | $260K |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | John Muir Cancer Center | 2024 | $200K |
| First 5 Contra Costa | Concord, CA | Ready Community, Ready Schools, Ready Families | 2024 | $183K |
| Contra Costa Family Justice Allianc | Richmond, CA | Contra Costa Family Justice Center | 2024 | $152.5K |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano | Concord, CA | FY 23-25 Food Bank General Support | 2024 | $130K |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland, CA | East Contra Costa STRONG Nonprofits Initiative | 2024 | $120K |
| Monument Crisis Center | Concord, CA | General Support | 2024 | $110K |
| STAND For Families Free of Violence | Concord, CA | Agency Core Support | 2024 | $104.5K |
| Meals On Wheels Diablo Region | Walnut Creek, CA | general operating support | 2024 | $100K |
| Tandem Partners in Early Learning | Martinez, CA | Early Learning Innovations in East Contra Costa | 2024 | $100K |
| California Symphony Orchestra | Walnut Creek, CA | General Operations for California Symphony 2022-2024 | 2024 | $100K |
| Rubicon Programs Inc | Richmond, CA | Equipping East Bay Communities to Achieve Lasting Mobility | 2024 | $100K |
| Opportunity Junction | Antioch, CA | Training, Counseling and Job Placement for East Contra Costa Re | 2024 | $100K |
| City of Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek, CA | Capital Improvements and Upgrades & Implementing New Strategic Plan | 2024 | $100K |
| First Place for Youth | Oakland, CA | My First Place Contra Costa County | 2024 | $95K |
| Monument Impact | Concord, CA | Technology for Success | 2024 | $90K |
| East Bay Center for the Performing | Richmond, CA | East Bay Center General Operating Support | 2024 | $85K |
| Hope Solutions | Plesant Hill, CA | Operations | 2024 | $85K |
| Richmond Community Foundation | Richmond, CA | Ensuring Opportunity Campaign to End Poverty in Contra Costa | 2024 | $85K |
| The RYSE Center | Richmond, CA | Rooted and Rysing: Black and Brown Young People Leading in He | 2024 | $80K |
| YES Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond, CA | Base Camp Capital Campaign; Community & Outdoor Leadership Development for Richmond Youth & | 2024 | $80K |
| Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa Inc | Martinez, CA | Meals for Homebound Elders in Contra Costa County | 2024 | $80K |
| We Care Services for Children | Concord, CA | We Care Services for Children | 2024 | $77.5K |
| Greater Richmond Interfaith Program | Richmond, CA | Homeless Services | 2024 | $75K |
| Bay Area Legal Aid | Oakland, CA | Contra Costa Legal Safety Net Project | 2024 | $75K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- Devorah Levine Executive Director
- Address
- 1333 N California Blvd 575 Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
- Phone
- 9259359988
- Deadlines
- None
- Application materials
- Provide a letter of inquiry articulating a specific project or program in mind. Submit the letter together with an application that must be obtained from the Foundation.
- Restrictions
- Grants are limited to projects and programs within Contra Costa County.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.