Leclerc Charity Fund
Leclerc Charity Fund is a private foundation located in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports compassionate, service-oriented, and faith-based organizations, with a stated focus on child welfare, resource centers, and private education, primarily—but not exclusively—in New England.
Leclerc Charity Fund at a glance
In short: Leclerc Charity Fund gave $625K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $625,000
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,535
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,481,316
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (38% 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 Leclerc Charity Fund
- 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. Its website describes an LOI process and says applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations; it also says it does not fund individuals, lobbying or political activities, or service-based programs without systemic strategies.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://leclerccharityfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leclerc Charity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assumption University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 221 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website says its grantmaking is primarily, but not limited to, New England. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (38%), South Carolina (18%), New Hampshire (16%), Maine (13%), and Connecticut (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leclerc Charity Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 41 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $600K (2022) to $625K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption University Worcester, MA | Raymond and Lorraine Leclerc Endowed Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Academy Gardner, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Collins Home and Family Ministries Seneca, SC | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Foothills Care Center Inc Seneca, SC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families with Cancer Wilton, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sonshine Soup Kitchen Derry, NH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Caregivers of Greater Derry Derry, NH | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Keene Housing Kids Collaborative Keene, NH | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ripple of One Inc Seneca, SC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Bernard Parish Fitchburg, MA | St. Bernard Haitian Outreach Program | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,481,316 | $813,048 | $858,789 | $625,000 | 43 | $783,840 | $747,139 | $669,395 |
| 2023 | $12,527,057 | $504,260 | $822,212 | $618,000 | 46 | $756,102 | $443,485 | $627,165 |
| 2022 | $12,845,009 | $456,485 | $838,746 | $600,000 | 42 | $770,856 | $385,167 | $630,459 |
| 2021 | $13,227,270 | $1,306,045 | $869,616 | $625,000 | 46 | $790,837 | $1,235,269 | $714,835 |
| 2020 | $12,790,841 | $505,226 | $865,221 | $615,000 | 44 | — | $457,096 | $645,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leclerc Charity Fund reported a distributable amount of $669K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s website says it seeks to uplift and transform lives by supporting compassionate, service, and faith-based organizations. Its stated focus areas are:
- Resource centers: Organizations serving underserved and overlooked people.
- Child welfare: Initiatives supporting children’s growth and equal opportunity.
- Private education: Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith-based educational initiatives.
Examples among 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Assumption University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts institution; Foothills Care Center says it promotes the value of human life through spiritual and emotional support, medical services, and education; and Sonshine Soup Kitchen says it provides free meals to people in need. Other 2024 recipients describe work supporting children’s opportunities, family self-sufficiency, volunteer caregiving, and weekend meals for children experiencing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 43 grants totaling $625,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $50,000 to Assumption University for the Raymond and Lorraine Leclerc Endowed Scholarship Fund and $50,000 to Holy Family Academy for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants were $35,000 to Collins Home and Family Ministries, $30,000 to Foothills Care Center, and $25,000 each to Circle of Care for Families with Cancer and Sonshine Soup Kitchen.
The fund’s website describes several forms of support: operational and unrestricted grants, fund-matching, special-purpose and initiative grants, and capital-improvement grants. It gives priority to organizations with a clear mission, strong leadership, effective programs and expense allocation, and community engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica Goguen, Michael Leclerc, and Armand Marcotte as trustees. The fund’s website identifies Goguen as Director and Trustee, Michael R. Leclerc as Program Director and Trustee, and Marcotte as a Trustee. It also identifies Brandon Leclerc as Finance Director and Stacy as Operations Director.
Leclerc Charity Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Goguen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Armand Marcotte
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Leclerc
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Francis S Wyman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard D Leclerc (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $65K, to Jessica Goguen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leclerc Charity Fund
How much does Leclerc Charity Fund give each year?
Leclerc Charity Fund gave $625K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $618K across 46 grants.
What is Leclerc Charity Fund's typical grant size?
Leclerc Charity Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,535, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leclerc Charity Fund give grants?
Leclerc Charity Fund's top state is Massachusetts, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (18%) and New Hampshire (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leominster, MA (6 grants), Seneca, SC (5 grants), Keene, NH (3 grants) and Derry, NH (2 grants).
Does Leclerc Charity Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Leclerc Charity Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leclerc Charity Fund's largest grantees?
Leclerc Charity Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Assumption University ($50,000), Holy Family Academy ($50,000) and Collins Home and Family Ministries ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leclerc Charity Fund?
Leclerc Charity Fund reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $784K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $669K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leclerc Charity Fund fund?
The fund’s website says it seeks to uplift and transform lives by supporting compassionate, service, and faith-based organizations. Its stated focus areas are: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leclerc Charity Fund?
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 Leclerc Charity Fund's EIN?
Leclerc Charity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6183548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leclerc Charity Fund 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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