Lear Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lear Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sierra Madre, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $788,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $401,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$788,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$401,750
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $795,474 the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $795,474 | 35 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $788,000 | 29 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Lear Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lear Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | $401,750 |
| California | 15 | $236,750 |
| New York | 5 | $68,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $32,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sundance Institute | Charitable | $401,750 |
| Lacma | Charitable | $140,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cedar Sinai Medical Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Creative Visions | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Advance Democracy Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| People for the American Way | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youth Represent | Charitable | $15,500 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bella Vita Rescue Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rice University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Pollination Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Didi Hirsh Mental Health Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jigsaw Educational Productions | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pen America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Freeschools World Literacy - USA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Calmatters | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Goldie Hawn Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater Greenfield Community Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The New Shul | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Body Traffic | Charitable | $1,500 |
| International Women's Media Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Masket Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Climate Resolve | Charitable | $750 |
| Happy Trails for Kids | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Dyer
- Lyn Lear
Questions people ask
Does Lear Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lear Family Foundation give?
$788,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lear Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Dyer (Treasurer) and Lyn Lear (President, Director).
What does Lear Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.