Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Camarillo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $450,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$450,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 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 | $170,000 | 12 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 12 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $450,000 | 11 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8 | $270,000 |
| California | 3 | $180,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Malibu School | Animation/video production | $75,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Science research/travel/lodging to educate engineers and mathematiciansscience research/travel/lodging to educate engineers and mathematicians | $60,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Feeding the hungry for 5 counties of south arizona | $45,000 |
| Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium | Explore universe, bringing science alive for young and life-long learners | $45,000 |
| Tucson Children's Museum Inc | Vet clinic/pet care/fun/education | $45,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson | Case manager/computer lab/book supplieseducational/computer lab/books/suppliescase manager/computer lab/educational supplies | $30,000 |
| Reid Park Zoological | Play equipment/books articrafts/sound systemplay equipment/ books/artifacts/ sound systemplay equipment/ books/artifacts/ sound systemplay equipment/ books/artifacts/ sound systemplay equipment/ books/artifacts/ sound system | $30,000 |
| Sunnyside Parents As Teacher | School support, increase parent knowledge of child development | $30,000 |
| Tu Nidito Children and Family Services | Support children in grief | $30,000 |
| Universtiy of Arizona Foundation-Family Engagement Program | Medical/research/equipment/therapeutic/counselling | $30,000 |
| Universtiy of Arizona Foundation-Tucson Village | Research & lodging | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Le Rud
- Paul Litz
- Ellis Stern
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation give?
$450,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn Le Rud (President), Paul Litz (Treasurer) and Ellis Stern (Secretary).
What does Joseph Stanley Leeds Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.