Lesley Family Foundation Inc

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-2936755

The Lesley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2001 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives across multiple sectors including education, environment, animal welfare, human services, and food security.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.0M

-0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$897K

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

32

+45.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

-31.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation aims to create tangible good in the world through its funding efforts. Primary focus areas include:

  • Nature conservation and wildlife
  • Animal welfare and rescue
  • Education and higher education
  • Environment and land preservation
  • Human services and basic emergency aid
  • Food aid and food banks
  • Youth development
  • Senior services
  • Legal services
  • Mental health

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount of approximately $28,750 for unrestricted general grants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Texas and supports projects across multiple states including Texas, California, Utah, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Specific cities where the foundation has supported projects include Addison, Austin, College Station, and Dallas.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

AddisonAustinCarroltonCollege StationCross RoadsDallasDentonEnnisFlower MoundFort WorthGrand PrairieHoustonIrvingKanabKaufmanKeithvilleKirklandLewisvilleLittle ElmModesto

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $16,047,066
  • Total Giving: $929,722
  • Total Revenue: $779,381
  • Total Expenses: $983,887
  • Giving Rate: 5.8%
  • Number of Employees: 1

Revenue Composition (2023):

  • Investment income and dividends: $463,225
  • Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $316,100
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$586K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$16,019,557$16,047,066$16,250,361
Revenue$961,002$779,381$547,418
Expenses$990,993$983,887$1,214,629
Qualifying Distributions$928,664$929,722$1,152,088
Net Investment Income$910,329$730,665$499,946
Distributable Amount$1,026,271$946,985$976,017

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$281K$562K$843K$1M8 grants202017 grants202133 grants202222 grants202332 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY$150KHEIRLOOM CACAO PRESERVAT…$144KSHUMLA ARCHAEOLOGICAL RE…$76KNORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK$50KGREAT PLAINS RESTORATION…$40KENNIS PUBLIC THEATRE$35KPWA COALITION OF DALLAS …$25KCASA OF DENTON COUNTY INC$25KCHILD PROTECTION CONNECT…$25KCENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF …$25K

Grant Size Distribution

112 grants across all recorded years

88<$50K12$50–100K10$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Lesley Family Foundation Inc

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Sarah A. Keyes – Co-Board Director (1 hour per week)
  • Joseph D. Lesley – Co-Board Director (1 hour per week)
  • Bank of America N.A. – Agent ($67,404 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

BANK OF AMERICA N AAGENT$72K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
SARAH A KEEYES CO BOADIRECTOR1
JOSEPH D LESLEY CO BOADIRECTOR1
BANK OF AMERICA N AAGENT1$71,786

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
  • Phone: (888) 866-3275
  • EIN: 75-2936755

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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