Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn
The Lesher Foundation is a grantmaking organization operating in California, with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$239K
+22.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+30.3% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Contra Costa County, California, and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,709,630 | $2,689,814 | $2,666,608 |
| Revenue | $257,492 | $162,826 | $118,525 |
| Expenses | $246,300 | $200,289 | $279,078 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $242,824 | $198,527 | $272,341 |
| Net Investment Income | $256,657 | $160,275 | $117,143 |
| Distributable Amount | $212,959 | $242,757 | $198,295 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK NA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Launched a $300,000 CARE Fund for nonprofits (June 2024)
Lesher Foundation launches $300,000 CARE Fund for nonprofits | Antioch HeraldDistributed $340,000 to Contra Costa nonprofits (September 2024)
Contra Costa Non-Profits Receive $340k from Lesher FoundationAwarded $200,000 in grants to 34 organizations across Contra Costa County (December 2025)
Lescher Foundation Awards $200k in Grants to 34 Organizations Across ContraProvided $400,000 to Friends of the Oakley Library for new building construction
Friends of the Oakley Library receive $400,000 from Lesher Foundation forRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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