Lennert Erickson Foundation
The Lennert Erickson Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its 2026 filing reports 38 grants totaling $83,000 to charitable organizations.
Lennert Erickson Foundation at a glance
In short: Lennert Erickson Foundation gave $83K across 38 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state Nevada. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $83,000
- +1744.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 38
- +1166.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,184
- +45.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,048,080
- -3.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Nevada (31% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lennert Erickson Foundation
- 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: 181 Devine Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: (408) 275-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lennert Erickson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Heritage Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that Nevada recipients received 31% of grant dollars, California recipients 21%, recipients in Washington, DC 14%, Virginia recipients 11%, and Texas recipients 4%. These figures describe the reported distribution of grants, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lennert Erickson Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 307% of 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 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $83K (2026). In 2026 it made 38 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Orange, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Judical Watch Washington, DC | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Leadership Group Arlington, VA | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nevada Firearms Coalition Las Vegas, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Douglas County Sheriffs Advisory Council Minden, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Epoch Times New York, NY | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Between Horses and Humans Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Circle Tail Pleasant Plain, OH | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Douglas Animal Welfare Group Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,048,080 | $90,578 | $159,023 | $83,000 | 38 | $83,000 | $90,578 | $27,002 |
| 2025 | $2,116,525 | $25,622 | $76,703 | $4,500 | 3 | $4,500 | $25,622 | $25,578 |
| 2024 | $2,194,956 | $63,390 | $181,106 | $75,500 | 29 | $75,500 | $63,390 | $27,709 |
| 2022 | $2,269,985 | $25,197 | $50,015 | — | — | — | $28,113 | $101,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lennert Erickson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2026 — 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 available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose own missions concern public policy, law enforcement equipment and training, animal care and adoption, youth horsemanship, and captive wildlife education. For example, The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies; the Douglas County Sheriffs Advisory Council says it raises funds for equipment, education, and training for county sheriff’s office personnel; and the Mendocino Coast Humane Society says it cares for homeless animals and finds them homes through adoption.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $83,000 through 38 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. The Heritage Foundation and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association each received $5,000. The Douglas County Sheriffs Advisory Council received $2,500. Between Horses and Humans, Circle Tail, and Douglas Animal Welfare Group each received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Douglas R Korten as President-Trustee.
Lennert Erickson Foundation is led by Douglas R Korten, President-Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Douglas R Korten
President-Trustee
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Lennert Erickson Foundation
How much does Lennert Erickson Foundation give each year?
Lennert Erickson Foundation gave $83K across 38 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is Lennert Erickson Foundation's typical grant size?
Lennert Erickson Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,184, across 38 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lennert Erickson Foundation give grants?
Lennert Erickson Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (21%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gardnerville, NV (7 grants), Minden, NV (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Merrifield, VA (3 grants).
Who are Lennert Erickson Foundation's largest grantees?
Lennert Erickson Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Heritage Foundation ($5,000), Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association ($5,000) and Judical Watch ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lennert Erickson Foundation?
Lennert Erickson Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lennert Erickson Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose own missions concern public policy, law enforcement equipment and training, animal care and adoption, youth horsemanship, and captive wildlife education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lennert Erickson Foundation?
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 Lennert Erickson Foundation's EIN?
Lennert Erickson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6069379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Lennert Erickson Foundation 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Lennert Erickson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lennert-erickson-foundation-morg_5cf6a2471c414b3a9f6515c484bc7c75
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