Leestma Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leestma Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $700,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$700,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $560,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $563,000 | 29 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $560,500 | 29 | $14.0 million |
| 2025 | $700,000 | 30 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
Leestma 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.
What Leestma Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $510,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $95,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $55,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Alliance | General Financial Support | $90,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace | General Financial Support | $70,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern CA | General Financial Support | $40,000 |
| Mark Day School | General Financial Support | $40,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation The Ses | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Community Action Marin | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Community Action House | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army - San Rafael | General Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Encompass Community Services GEMMA | General Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Individual | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| 10000 Degrees Marin Co School Volun | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| North Marin Community Services | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Trips for Kids Marin | General Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | General Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation HollandZeeland | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Michigan | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fu | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Oxbow School of Art and Artists' Re | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Youth in Arts | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Agricultural Institute of Marin | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Johanna Leestma LaFleur
- James LaFleur
Questions people ask
Does Leestma Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leestma Family Foundation give?
$700,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Leestma Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Johanna Leestma LaFleur (President) and James LaFleur (Treasurer).
What does Leestma Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.