Leonis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leonis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Manhattan Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$62,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,500 the year before.
23% 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 | $47,250 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $62,000 | 13 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Leonis 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 Leonis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $52,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Caruso Cath Ctr | To support catholic charitable activities of caruso catholic center for students at usc | $10,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Fdn | To provided funding for exceptional and innovative healthcare in orange county community | $7,500 |
| Leonis Adobe Museum | To provide funding for buses for school field trips for economically disadvantaged students | $7,500 |
| Camden County Wildcats Dugout Club | To provided funding for team supplies and uniforms for youth baseball organization. | $5,000 |
| Norris Cancer Ctr | Support cancer research | $5,000 |
| Orange Catohlic Foundation | To support catholic charitable activities in orange county | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Hospital Foundation | To improve the health and well being of individuals, families in our community | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | To provide funds for disater relief effort during the los angeles wildfires january 2025 | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To support for providing adequate housing for low income individuals and families | $3,000 |
| Daybreak Academy | To provide in person instruction resources and community for homeschool learners | $3,000 |
| Peninsula Education Foundation | To provide funds to enhance educational excellence for palos verdes peninsula unified school district students | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hopkinson | To provide funds to enhance educational excellence for hopkinson elementary students | $2,500 |
| Peninsula Committee Children's Hospital | To provide funding for children's hospital los angeles | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Leonis
- Carolyn Ann Niman
- Alex Beowulf Cory
Questions people ask
Does Leonis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonis Family Foundation give?
$62,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leonis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John M Leonis (Chief Financial Officer), Carolyn Ann Niman (Chief Executive Officer) and Alex Beowulf Cory (Secretary).
What does Leonis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.