Carson Leslie Foundation
To raise funds for research leading to a cure for pediatric cancer and enrich the lives of teens in the battle.
Carson Leslie Foundation at a glance
In short: Carson Leslie Foundation gave $239K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,362
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,787
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $79,362
- Total assets
- $1,339,291
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Carson Leslie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital-Philly Fn ($150K). Together the top 3 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carson Leslie Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2020) to $248K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital-Philly Fn Philadelphia, PA | Cancer research | $150,000 |
| Childrens Medical Center Fndn Dallas, TX | Support pediatric cancer patients | $79,362 |
| Stingray Therapeutics Inc Houston, TX | Cancer research. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,339,291 | $603,892 | $454,089 | $239,362 | 3 | $23,831 |
| 2023 | $1,208,869 | $512,453 | $397,662 | $189,205 | 2 | $19,430 |
| 2022 | $1,076,508 | $458,478 | $373,757 | $150,895 | 2 | $2,290 |
| 2021 | $787,532 | $356,640 | $373,701 | $248,301 | 6 | $1,378 |
| 2020 | $840,864 | $223,204 | $185,930 | $79,141 | 2 | $2,713 |
About Carson Leslie Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Carson Leslie Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carson Leslie Foundation is led by Gerald J McDougall, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald J McDougall
President
Chairman → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ripley Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Capone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Yocum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Chester
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Leslie
Ch Mission Officer
Ch Msn Officer → Ch Mission Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Craig Leslie
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Smiley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Coffey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Annette Leslie (Ch Mission Off).
Frequently asked questions about Carson Leslie Foundation
How much does Carson Leslie Foundation give each year?
Carson Leslie Foundation gave $239K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $189K across 2 grants.
What is Carson Leslie Foundation's typical grant size?
Carson Leslie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $79,362, and its average grant was $79,787, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Carson Leslie Foundation give grants?
Carson Leslie Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (37%).
Does Carson Leslie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Carson Leslie Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Carson Leslie Foundation?
Carson Leslie Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $604K.
What is Carson Leslie Foundation?
Carson Leslie Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Carson Leslie Foundation's EIN?
Carson Leslie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0945033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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