Leslie Fund Inc
Leslie Fund Inc is an independent private foundation incorporated in 1956 in Illinois and currently based in Wilmington, Delaware. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and has been designated as tax-exempt since April 1958. It operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting philanthropic causes across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$445K
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
79
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, Leslie Fund Inc supports a diverse range of subject areas including:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health and diseases/conditions
- Human services
- Family services
- Child welfare
- Civic engagement and voter registration
Grantmaking
Leslie Fund Inc administers multiple grant programs including:
Grant Range
$500 – $100,000
Average Grant
$27 (across all programs)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Leslie Fund Inc is active in numerous cities and states across the United States, including:
States: Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin
Cities: New York, San Francisco, and Chicago are among the foundation's areas of activity.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total assets: $9,125,054
- Total revenue: $706,274
- Total expenses: $556,417
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The foundation has demonstrated consistent financial growth, with revenue increasing by an average of 22.9% annually over the past seven years (as of 2023 data).
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brigid Alliance Inc ($30,000), Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($28,500), Outdoors for All Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A HEALTHIER DEMOCRACY INC WASHINGTON, DC | Vot-ER | $5,000 |
| ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE OAKLAND, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL INC FERN BCH, FL | 2024 Spring Institute | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION OF LOUIS NEW ORLEANS, LA | To support the New Orleans Affiliate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUND SEATTLE, WA | Seattle Affiliate | $5,000 |
| BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM INC CHALMETTE, LA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| BAIL PROJECT INC PASADENA, CA | Operation Restoration - Louisana | $5,000 |
| BRIGID ALLIANCE INC NEW YORK, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| BUILD INCORPORATED CHICAGO, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Victoria H Leslie – President, Director, and Treasurer (3 hours/week)
- James W Leslie – Director, Secretary, and Vice President (1 hour/week)
- Judith W McCue – Director (1 hour/week)
None of the key personnel receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Leslie | Dir, Sec, VP | 1 | — |
| Victoria H Leslie | Pres, Dir, Treas | 3 | — |
| Judith W McCue | Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Leslie Fund Inc made a $1,000 grant to Monticello Quilts of Valor, as documented in a grant announcement from the Community Foundation of White County.
Monticello Quilts of Valor Receives $1,000 Leslie GrantFrequently Asked Questions
What does Leslie Fund Inc fund?
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, Leslie Fund Inc supports a diverse range of subject areas including: • Arts and culture • Education • Environment • Health and diseases/conditions • Human services • Family services • Child welfare • Civic engagement and voter registration
How do I apply for a grant from Leslie Fund Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $480,151 • Total grants awarded (2024): 156 grants • Grant range: $500 – $100,000 • Median grant amount: $3,000 • Average grant size: $27 (across all programs) • Giving rate: 5.3% of assets **Grant Programs:** Leslie Fund Inc administers multiple grant programs including: • General & Unrestricted: $5,323 average, 81 recipients (last awarded 2024) • Oliver Dragon Fund: $2,000 average, 2 recipients (last awarded 2024) • 2024 Spring Institute: $1,500 aver…
Where does Leslie Fund Inc make grants?
Leslie Fund Inc is active in numerous cities and states across the United States, including: **States:** Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin **Cities:** New York, San Francisco, and Chicago are among the foundation's areas of activity.
What size grants does Leslie Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Leslie Fund Inc awarded 79 grants totaling $445K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Leslie Fund Inc's EIN?
Leslie Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6055800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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