Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation
EIN 680208980 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$38.7M
272 grants · $4.8M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $12K–$50K
grant size
62%
deep partner · 98/159 multi-year
repeat
$90.8M
Assets (2023)
159
Distinct Recipients
About
Tax Relief per CA 2023-02
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Devorah Levine Exec Director
Phone
(925) 935-9988
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Provide a letter of inquiry articulating a specific project or program in mind. Submit the letter together with an application that must be obtained from the Foundation.
Restrictions
Grants are limited to projects and programs within Contra Costa County.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4.3M | $78.9M | $4.9M | 1 |
| 2017 | $4.2M | $84.0M | $5.9M | 1 |
| 2018 | $4.5M | $80.1M | $11.3M | 1 |
| 2019 | $5.0M | $94.8M | $14.7M | 1 |
| 2020 | $5.6M | $97.6M | $7.7M | 1 |
| 2021 | $5.3M | $106.3M | $8.6M | 1 |
| 2022 | $4.9M | $87.8M | $21.1M | 141 |
| 2023 | $5.0M | $90.8M | $-15.6M | 125 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 272 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$12K
Median
$25K
Average
$142K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$5.6M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (272 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See schedule attached | Various, CA | $5,557,700 | Charitable purposes--see schedule | 2020 |
| See schedule attached | Various, CA | $5,302,200 | Charitable purposes--see schedule | 2021 |
| See schedule attached | Various, CA | $4,955,525 | Charitable purposes--see schedule | 2019 |
| See schedule attached | Various, CA | $4,483,050 | Charitable purposes--see schedule | 2018 |
| See schedule attached | Various, CA | $4,295,500 | Charitable purposes--see schedule | 2016 |
| See schedule attached | Various, CA | $4,229,500 | Charitable purposes--see schedule | 2017 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | Walnut Creek, CA | $260,000 | Phase Two Lesher Center for the Arts Strategic Plan | 2023 |
| First 5 Contra Costa | Concord, CA | $230,000 | Ready Community, Ready Schools, Ready Families | 2022 |
| First 5 Contra Costa | Concord, CA | $230,000 | Ready Community, Ready Schools, Ready Families | 2023 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | Walnut Creek, CA | $210,000 | DRAA & Lesher Center for Arts Reopening Season | 2022 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | $200,000 | John Muir Cancer Center | 2023 |
| California Symphony Orchestra | Walnut Creek, CA | $155,000 | General opperating fund, purchase of musical intruments for elementary school | 2022 |
| Contra Costa Family Justice Allianc | Richmond, CA | $152,500 | Contra Costa Family Justice Center | 2023 |
| Ujima Family Recovery Services | San Pablo, CA | $150,000 | Ujima Family Recovery Services (Ujima Homes) | 2023 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland, CA | $120,000 | East Contra Costa STRONG Nonprofits Initiative | 2023 |
| Contra Costa Family Justice Allianc | Richmond, CA | $100,000 | Contra Costa Family Justice Center | 2022 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Oakland, CA | $100,000 | East Contra Costa STRONG Nonprofits Initiative | 2022 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano | Concord, CA | $100,000 | FY 2020-21, 2021-22 General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Diablo Region | Walnut Creek, CA | $100,000 | general operating support | 2022 |
| Opportunity Junction | Antioch, CA | $100,000 | Training, Counseling and Job Placement for East Contra Costa Re | 2022 |
| Rubicon Programs Inc | Richmond, CA | $100,000 | Equipping East Bay Communities to Achieve Lasting Mobility | 2022 |
| STAND For Families Free of Violence | Concord, CA | $100,000 | Agency Core Support | 2022 |
| California Symphony Orchestra | Walnut Creek, CA | $100,000 | General Operations for California Symphony 2022-2024 | 2023 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano | Concord, CA | $100,000 | FY 23-25 Food Bank General Support | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Diablo Region | Walnut Creek, CA | $100,000 | general operating support | 2023 |
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