Helen Sperry Lea Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen Sperry Lea Foundation is a private foundation in Venice, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,509 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$133,509
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,066 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,688 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $124,066 | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $133,509 | 11 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | R Brooke Lea II 931 Fairmount Ae, Saint Paul, MN 55105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 696-6196 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
What Helen Sperry Lea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $66,754 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,755 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wooden Floor | General | $30,000 |
| Individual | General | $20,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living | General | $20,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | General | $15,000 |
| Braver Angels-Inst for Am Values | General | $11,755 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
| Interact Ctr for Vis Perm Arts | General | $10,000 |
| Hallie Q Brown Comm Center | General | $9,754 |
| Individual | General | $4,000 |
| Friend of the Ms River | General | $2,000 |
| Walk in Counseling Center | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Brooke Lea II
- Emily Fields
- Helena Lea-Bastille
Questions people ask
Does Helen Sperry Lea Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Helen Sperry Lea Foundation give?
$133,509 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helen Sperry Lea Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists R Brooke Lea II (President), Emily Fields (Vice President) and Helena Lea-Bastille (Vice President).
What does Helen Sperry Lea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.