John and Elizabeth Leonard
John and Elizabeth Leonard is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. In 2024, it gave $1,408,268 through 12 grants, including support for scholarships, medical research, social services, environmental work, and park projects.
John and Elizabeth Leonard at a glance
In short: John and Elizabeth Leonard gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,408,268
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $117,356
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,468
- Total assets
- $10,081,308
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Elizabeth Leonard
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12520 High Bluff Dr Ste 285, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 794-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Elizabeth Leonard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Riverside Foundation ($455K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($384,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 22 grants of 50 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient-state shares were Massachusetts 6%, Pennsylvania 6%, Virginia 4%, and New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Elizabeth Leonard open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $101K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $74K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $454K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Riverside Foundation Riverside, CA | Scholarship Fund | $454,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $384,000 |
| EJE Academics El Cajon, CA | Funds allocated to s.t.e.a.m. Makerspace and community health center. | $100,000 |
| Partners in Health Bosta, MA | Medical Research | $85,000 |
| American Association for Cancer Res Philadelphia, PA | Medical Research | $81,000 |
| Community Resource Center Encinitas, CA | Social Services | $78,936 |
| Nature Collective Encinitas, CA | Environment Conservancy | $70,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation Alexandria, VA | Medical Research | $60,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CA | Park Projects | $41,082 |
| St John Fisher College Rochester, NY | General Gift | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,081,308 | $2,584,436 | $1,600,539 | $1,408,268 | 12 | $1,600,539 | $1,758,102 |
| 2023 | $9,097,411 | $1,035,697 | $1,326,835 | $1,179,500 | 11 | $1,326,835 | $418,362 |
| 2022 | $9,388,549 | $1,198,849 | $2,046,170 | $1,873,500 | 9 | $2,026,356 | $444,419 |
| 2021 | $10,235,870 | $2,120,481 | $1,301,056 | $1,146,152 | 8 | $1,299,940 | $1,046,714 |
| 2020 | $9,667,377 | $392,526 | $584,548 | $454,053 | 10 | — | $252,031 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship funds for UC Riverside and California State University Long Beach; medical research; social services; environmental conservation and education; park projects; and funding for a STEAM makerspace and community health center.
Grantee missions illustrate some of the work supported. UC Riverside Foundation says it supports educational, research, and public functions and programs of the Riverside campus of the University of California. Community Resource Center says it helps people and families experiencing hunger, homelessness, and trauma with healthy food, stable housing, and safe relationships. Nature Collective describes its mission as fostering a passion for nature, including among people with varied connections to nature. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation says it uses education and outreach to help preserve the lagoon as an accessible, healthy watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $1,408,268. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $454,500, with a median grant of $74,468.
The largest grants included $454,500 to UC Riverside Foundation for a scholarship fund and $384,000 to California State University Long Beach for a scholarship fund. Other notable awards were $100,000 to EJE Academics for a STEAM makerspace and community health center; $85,000 to Partners in Health and $81,000 to the American Association for Cancer Research for medical research; and $78,936 to Community Resource Center for social services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John E. Leonard as Foundation Manager and Elizabeth S. Leonard as Treasurer.
John and Elizabeth Leonard's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth S. Leonard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John E. Leonard
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about John and Elizabeth Leonard
How much does John and Elizabeth Leonard give each year?
John and Elizabeth Leonard gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 11 grants.
What is John and Elizabeth Leonard's typical grant size?
John and Elizabeth Leonard's median grant in 2024 was $74,468, and its average grant was $117,356, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Elizabeth Leonard that year got $19K on average.
Where does John and Elizabeth Leonard give grants?
John and Elizabeth Leonard gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Encinitas, CA (2 grants).
Does John and Elizabeth Leonard give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of John and Elizabeth Leonard's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are John and Elizabeth Leonard's largest grantees?
John and Elizabeth Leonard's largest 2024 grantees include Uc Riverside Foundation ($454,500), EJE Academics ($100,000) and Partners in Health ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($384,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Elizabeth Leonard?
John and Elizabeth Leonard reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does John and Elizabeth Leonard fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Elizabeth Leonard?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Elizabeth Leonard's EIN?
John and Elizabeth Leonard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5224067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Elizabeth Leonard accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Elizabeth Leonard funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-elizabeth-leonard-morg_224e626a25e94457a64a56d68faa7512
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