Lesley Family Foundation Grants

The Lesley Family Foundation Grants support charitable organizations dedicated to nature conservation, animal welfare, and cultural initiatives. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $100,000, with a focus on North Texas. Eligible applicants must be public charities under 501(c)(3) status. The foundation aims to create tangible good in the world through its funding efforts, although individual grants and endowment campaigns are not considered.

The Lesley Family Foundation was established to support charitable organizations endeavoring to benefit nature and wildlife conservation, to prevent cruelty to animals and support their rehabilitation, to support cultural, literary and artistic endeavors in the community, and to provide for children’s emotional and psychological well being.
Program Type
Grants are made to support primarily program/project and select operating needs, but requests for capital improvements may also be considered.
Grant Range
The majority of grants from the Foundation are one year in duration.
Grant amounts will average from $10,000 to $100,000. Larger multi-year commitments can be awarded. The average grant size is $35,000.

Eligibility

Organizations that apply for funding from The Lesley Family Foundation must be classified as public charities and tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Ineligibility

Grants for individuals or for endowment campaigns are not considered.