Lennert Erickson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker San Jose, CA EIN: 94-6069379

Lennert Erickson Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $26K.

Key facts about Lennert Erickson Foundation

EIN: 94-6069379
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $4,500
Grants made (2025): 3
Average grant: $1,500
Median grant: $1,500
Total assets: $2,116,525
Primary geography: California (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Lennert Erickson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lennert Erickson Foundation's 3 itemized 2025 grants were California (67%) and Nevada (33%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist with charitable purpose" (3 grants).

How Lennert Erickson Foundation gives

In 2025 it paid out 18% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$5K

-94.0% YoY

Grant Count

-89.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-42.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lennert Erickson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Lennert Erickson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $3K (67%)

Nevada $2K (33%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Iowa Kentucky Nevada Ohio Texas Virginia

Cities

GardnervilleMindenSacramentoWashingtonArlingtonElkFort BraggGualalaHarlanHighland HeightsKeenesburgLas VegasMerrifieldOrangePetalumaPleasant PlainSan AntonioSaratogaUnion

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2022
Total Assets	$2,116,525	$2,194,956	$2,269,985
Revenue	$25,622	$63,390	$25,197
Expenses	$76,703	$181,106	$50,015
Qualifying Distributions	$4,500	$75,500	—
Net Investment Income	$25,622	$63,390	$28,113
Distributable Amount	$25,578	$27,709	$101,347

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

32 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Sacred Heart Parish ($1,500), St Gall Catholic Church ($1,500), Pacfic Legal Foundation ($1,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Sacred Heart Parish Saratoga, CA	Assist with charitable purpose	$1,500
St Gall Catholic Church Gardnerville, NV	Assist with charitable purpose	$1,500
Pacfic Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA	Assist with charitable purpose	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Douglas R Korten	President-Trustee	20	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Lennert Erickson Foundation?

As of 2025, Lennert Erickson Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $26K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $5K in 2025.

Where does Lennert Erickson Foundation operate?

Lennert Erickson Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Lennert Erickson Foundation award?

In 2025, Lennert Erickson Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lennert Erickson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Lennert Erickson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.