The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust
The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return and reports no grants or assets; the trust appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $30,767
- -55.1% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $30,736
- Expenses (2021)
- $30,767
- -74.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 1098 39Th Ave Ne, St Petersburg, FL 33703-5224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes activities in the Philippines and in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay community in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LFFI Childrens Home | Child Welfare and Education, PPE. 501(c)3 | $44,000 |
| Faith Covenant Church St Petersburg, FL | Children's Ministry, and Senior Fellowship, VBS, Bible Study. 501(c)3 Religious. | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army and Sally House Saint Petersburg, FL | Child Welfare, Public health, Shower Ministry, Job Interview instruction classes, Disaster Relief, Emerency Shelter. 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Sweet Adeline International Tulsa, OK | 501(c)3. Music Education | $1,000 |
| Saint Petersburg Free Clinic Saint Petersburg, FL | 501(c)3. Public Health | $300 |
| Casa Saint Petersburg, FL | 501(c)3. Women and children's welfare | $300 |
| Breath of Life Birthing Center Largo, FL | 501(c)3. Public Health, Child Welfare | $200 |
| Suncoast Hospice Pinellas Park, FL | 501(c)3. Public Health | $100 |
| The Joy FM Sarasota, FL | 501(c)3. Religious Music | $100 |
| Creative Clay Saint Petersburg, FL | 501(c)3 Art programs for disabled children and adults | $28 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $30,767 | $30,767 | — | — | $30,736 | — | $25 |
| 2020 | $567 | $68,594 | $121,089 | $49,028 | 10 | — | $2,253 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust reported a distributable amount of $25 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The trust’s 2021 filing describes direct charitable activities for a Philippine children’s home serving 16 children and 8 caregivers with food, clothing, shelter, medicine, PPE, education, and school supplies; it also says the children and caregivers were being relocated. Other activities described include food, shelter, job-interviewing classes, a shower ministry for more than 3,000 homeless individuals annually, and disaster-relief and hurricane-recovery supplies through the Salvation Army in St. Petersburg. The filing also describes sponsorship of Sweet Adelines International acapella high school workshops, an international education symposium, and benefit performances for the Tampa Bay community.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the trust gave $49,028 across 10 grants. One named recipient was Creative Clay Inc., which received $28. Creative Clay describes its mission as helping people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through access to the arts, including expressive, educational, and vocational experiences.
The 2021 filing reports no grants and is marked as the trust’s final return. The filing states that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations; this is a statement in the final filing, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karen Lesh Arvidson is listed as Manager Trustee on the 2021 filing.
The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust is led by Karen Lesh Arvidson, Manager Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Karen Lesh Arvidson
Manager Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Susan Lesh Cotrustee (2020) — Cotrustee · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Vivian Lesh LFFI PH Operations Mgr (2020) — Director
- Former: William Lesh director (2020) — Director · Filing note: Resigned
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust
What does The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust?
The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust make grants?
The filing describes activities in the Philippines and in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay community in Florida.
How much is The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust reported a distributable amount of $25 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust's EIN?
The William Walter Lesh and Ellen Jane Lesh Irrevocable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7019863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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