Lear Philanthropies
Lear Philanthropies is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $424 in total assets. In 2024, it made $600 in qualifying distributions.
Lear Philanthropies at a glance
- Total assets
- $424
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $600
- -94.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $600
- -94.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $600
- -94.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lear Philanthropies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Lear Philanthropies gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $10K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Episcopal School of Dallas Dallas, TX | To Provide Support to Those in Need | $5,000 |
| Wratchet Yall Productions Inc Jackson, MS | To Provide Support to Those in Need | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $424 | $600 | $600 | — | — | $600 | — |
| 2023 | $424 | $10,465 | $10,575 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,575 | $30 |
| 2022 | $534 | $301 | $2,574 | $1,844 | 2 | $2,574 | $98 |
| 2021 | $2,807 | $1,442 | $3,442 | $1,000 | 1 | $3,442 | $179 |
| 2020 | $4,807 | $5,000 | $193 | — | — | — | $9 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lear Philanthropies is led by Frederick W. Lear Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick W. Lear Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clementine Lear
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Lear Sr.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lear Philanthropies
How large is Lear Philanthropies?
Lear Philanthropies reported $424 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $600.
What is Lear Philanthropies?
Lear Philanthropies is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $424 in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lear Philanthropies operate?
Lear Philanthropies has awarded grants in Connecticut, Mississippi, Texas.
What is Lear Philanthropies's EIN?
Lear Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1547472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Lear Philanthropies funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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