John E & Pamela J Leek III
John E & Pamela J Leek III is a private foundation based in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, education, religious activity, food assistance, housing, and international aid.
John E & Pamela J Leek III at a glance
In short: John E & Pamela J Leek III gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New Jersey. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,846
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,677,276
- +7.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John E & Pamela J Leek III
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 736 W Moss Mill Rd, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Phone: (609) 965-0537
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John E & Pamela J Leek III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chop Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (41%), Pennsylvania (30%), Georgia (7%), Arkansas (7%), and New York (5%). Its 2025 listed grants also included recipients in Texas and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John E & Pamela J Leek III open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $52K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chop Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Abramson Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Mulllica School Foundation Elwood, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mullica School PTA Elwood, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Church by the Bay Galloway, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Community Food Bank Egg Harbor TWP, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,677,276 | $41,805 | $54,888 | $50,000 | 13 | $50,000 | $52,234 |
| 2024 | $1,559,153 | $44,804 | $53,625 | $52,250 | 13 | $52,250 | $53,731 |
| 2023 | $1,399,451 | $43,154 | $23,111 | $21,400 | 13 | $21,400 | $48,416 |
| 2022 | $1,227,004 | $29,321 | $19,693 | $15,400 | 12 | $15,400 | $22,048 |
| 2021 | $1,515,470 | $63,752 | $27,636 | $14,650 | 8 | $14,650 | $27,337 |
| 2020 | $1,094,569 | $11,147 | $23,053 | $11,200 | 8 | — | $27,501 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including CHOP Foundation and Abramson Cancer Center, Mullica School Foundation and Mullica School PTA, Church by the Bay, Community Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, Doctors Without Borders, Mercy Ships, and Shriners Children’s. The listed grant purposes are “charitable purpose.”
Habitat for Humanity describes its own mission as partnering with community sponsors and volunteers to build simple, decent homes for responsible low-income families selected by the organization.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $50,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median of $3,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $7,500 each to CHOP Foundation and Abramson Cancer Center; $5,000 each to Mullica School Foundation, Mullica School PTA, and Church by the Bay; and $3,500 each to Habitat for Humanity, Community Food Bank, and Heifer International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John E Leek III, Pamela J Leek, John Leek IV, and Lauren A Leek as trustees.
John E & Pamela J Leek III's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John E. Leek III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$800 (2025)
John Leek IV
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$800 (2025)
Lauren A. Leek
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$800 (2025)
Pamela J. Leek
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
$800 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $800, to John E Leek III (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John E & Pamela J Leek III
How much does John E & Pamela J Leek III give each year?
John E & Pamela J Leek III gave $50K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 13 grants.
What is John E & Pamela J Leek III's typical grant size?
John E & Pamela J Leek III's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John E & Pamela J Leek III that year got $4K on average.
Where does John E & Pamela J Leek III give grants?
John E & Pamela J Leek III's top state is New Jersey, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Elwood, NJ (2 grants).
Who are John E & Pamela J Leek III's largest grantees?
John E & Pamela J Leek III's largest 2025 grantees include Chop Foundation ($7,500), Abramson Cancer Center ($7,500) and Mulllica School Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John E & Pamela J Leek III?
John E & Pamela J Leek III reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does John E & Pamela J Leek III fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John E & Pamela J Leek III?
The foundation 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 E & Pamela J Leek III's EIN?
John E & Pamela J Leek III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1191190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John E & Pamela J Leek III 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). John E & Pamela J Leek III funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-e-and-pamela-j-leek-iii-morg_2188a3126f3d41b5abcb398c3e7a451d
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