Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in La Crescenta, California. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $230,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on animal welfare, food assistance, housing, mentoring, and the arts.
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc gave $231K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,500
- +47.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,477
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $3,684,656
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5330 Quail Canyon Rd, La Crescenta, CA 91214
Phone: (818) 306-2151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley Humane Society ($30K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 43 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc gives
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $231K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Humane Society La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
| Cape Coral Animal Shelter La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
| Edesia La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Center for Great Apes La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
| Step up Women's Network La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Horry County La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Prospector Theater La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Center Theater Group La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services La Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $8,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,684,656 | $286,429 | $413,076 | $230,500 | 22 | $230,500 | $239,049 | $222,637 |
| 2024 | $3,814,514 | $249,701 | $323,841 | $156,600 | 18 | $156,600 | $205,440 | $217,676 |
| 2023 | $3,991,784 | $102,349 | $366,766 | $197,500 | 1 | $226,553 | $27,857 | $218,320 |
| 2022 | $4,191,552 | $118,647 | $371,564 | $197,000 | 1 | $257,635 | $245,908 | $247,190 |
| 2021 | $4,206,517 | $114,841 | $322,111 | $150,300 | 1 | — | $232,770 | $242,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Valley Humane Society describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating companion animals and strengthening the bond between people and pets. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works to provide more food, healthy food, and better access to food; Sunnyvale Community Services says its mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger for low-income Sunnyvale residents facing temporary crises. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $230,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median of $8,250. Notable grants included $30,000 each to Valley Humane Society and Cape Coral Animal Shelter, $25,000 to Edesia, and $20,000 each to Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida and The Center for Great Apes. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Step Up Women’s Network, Prospector Theater, and Center Theater Group; $8,500 each to Sunnyvale Community Services and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; and $8,000 to Ecumenical Hunger Program.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Step Up Women’s Network reports offering mentoring programs for high school girls and young women. The Trevor Project, which received $2,500, states that its mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ and questioning young people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curtis W Lelash as president, Gail Anderson as secretary, Derek J Lelash as treasurer, William L Lelash as vice president, and Tanya Robinson as an officer.
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc is led by Curtis W. Lelash, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curtis W. Lelash
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $29K (2025)
Derek J. Lelash
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $28K (2025)
Gail Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $24K (2025)
William L. Lelash
Vice President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $19K (2025)
Tanya Robinson
Officer
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Garrett L. Anderson (2021–2024) — Associate Secretary
- Former: Jesse F. Coats (2021–2024) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to Curtis W Lelash (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc
How much does Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc give each year?
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc gave $231K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 18 grants.
What is Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,250, and its average grant was $10,477, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc give grants?
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Crescenta, CA (22 grants).
Does Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Valley Humane Society ($30,000), Cape Coral Animal Shelter ($30,000) and Edesia ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc?
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Valley Humane Society describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating companion animals and strengthening the bond between people and pets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0011076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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