Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable is a private foundation based in Camarillo, California. Its 2025 filing reports $450,000 in grants to 11 organizations, including education, science, children’s, and community organizations.
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable at a glance
In short: Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable gave $450K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Arizona. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,909
- +227.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,904,825
- -8.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (60% 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 Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a prescribed form, a statement of charitable purpose, and exempt federal and state codes and ID numbers as application materials. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Marilyn Le Rud
Mailing address: 1833 N Evelyn, Tucson, AZ 85715
Phone: (520) 298-8001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Malibu School ($75K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 59 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 40% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 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 $30K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $150K (2024) to $450K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Malibu School Malibu, CA | Animation/Video Production | $75,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | Science research/travel/lodging to educate engineers and mathematiciansscience research/travel/lodging to educate engineers and mathematicians | $60,000 |
| Community Food Bank Semivalley, CA | Feeding the hungry for 5 counties of South Arizona | $45,000 |
| Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium Tucson, AZ | Explore universe, bringing science alive for young and life-long learners | $45,000 |
| Tucson Children's Museum Inc Tucson, AZ | Vet Clinic/Pet Care/Fun/Education | $45,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Case Manager/Computer Lab/Book Supplieseducational/Computer Lab/Books/Suppliescase Manager/Computer Lab/Educational Supplies | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Sunnyside Parents as Teacher Tucson, AZ | School Support, Increase Parent Knowledge of Child Development | $30,000 |
| Tu Nidito Children and Family Services Tucson, AZ | Support Children in Grief | $30,000 |
| Universtiy of Arizona Foundation-Family Engagement Program Tucson, AZ | Medical/Research/Equipment/Therapeutic/Counselling | $30,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,904,825 | $210,708 | $555,574 | $450,000 | 11 | $521,250 | $186,794 | $300,124 |
| 2024 | $4,249,691 | $4,687 | $250,304 | $150,000 | 12 | $217,500 | $124,670 | $276,917 |
| 2023 | $4,495,308 | $-194,859 | $262,160 | $170,000 | 12 | $237,500 | $127,561 | $251,730 |
| 2022 | $4,952,327 | $-205,564 | $315,863 | $215,000 | 12 | $282,500 | $150,389 | $271,205 |
| 2021 | $5,488,754 | $811,617 | $250,201 | $160,000 | 12 | $227,500 | $788,969 | $274,107 |
| 2020 | $4,966,038 | $169,837 | $311,657 | $210,000 | 14 | — | $151,154 | $252,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable reported a distributable amount of $300K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included support for science education and research, children’s learning and services, and food assistance. For example, Harvey Mudd College describes its mission as educating engineers, scientists, and mathematicians alongside study in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Tucson Children’s Museum describes its mission as providing fun, play-based, interactive, hands-on learning experiences for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $450,000. Grant amounts ranged from $30,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
Among the reported grants were $75,000 to Our Lady of Malibu School for animation/video production; $60,000 to Harvey Mudd College for science research, travel, and lodging; $45,000 to Community Food Bank for feeding people in five counties of southern Arizona; $45,000 to Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium to bring science to learners; and $45,000 to Tucson Children’s Museum for veterinary clinic, pet care, fun, and education. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson received $30,000. The organization describes its work as using proceeds from donated goods to support volunteer recruitment and the success of its mentoring program in the Tucson community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn Le Rud as president, Paul Litz as treasurer, and Ellis Stern as secretary.
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable is led by Marilyn Le Rud, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Le Rud
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Ellis Stern
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2025)
Paul Litz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (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 $33K, to Paul Litz (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable
How much does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable give each year?
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable gave $450K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 12 grants.
What is Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's typical grant size?
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $40,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable that year got $30K on average.
Where does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable give grants?
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable gives mostly in Arizona: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (6 grants).
Does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's largest grantees?
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Malibu School ($75,000), Harvey Mudd College ($60,000) and Community Food Bank ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable?
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $521K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for science education and research, children’s learning and services, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's EIN?
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4564229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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