The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Novato, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $707,500 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$707,500
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $535,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $653,000 | 49 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $535,000 | 47 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $707,500 | 48 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
The George & Wilma Leonard 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 The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $505,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $16,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Eleemosynary | $150,000 |
| Macalester College | Eleemosynary | $100,000 |
| Foothills Church | Eleemosynary | $80,000 |
| Santa Maria Urban Ministry | Eleemosynary | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Eleemosynary | $30,000 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | Eleemosynary | $25,000 |
| Community Services Agency | Eleemosynary | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Eleemosynary | $25,000 |
| Foothills Church | Eleemosynary | $20,000 |
| Kqed Inc (Northern Ca Public Broadcasting) | Eleemosynary | $20,000 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | Eleemosynary | $15,000 |
| Mvla High School District | Eleemosynary | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| Macalester College | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| Trinity School | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Eleemosynary | $10,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory | Eleemosynary | $9,000 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council | Eleemosynary | $7,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Eleemosynary | $6,000 |
| Northern California Innocence Project | Eleemosynary | $6,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Eleemosynary | $6,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foudation | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Exploratorium | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Los Altos Public Library | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Los Altos School District | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Olin College of Engineering | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Rose-Hulman Inst of Technology | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | Eleemosynary | $5,000 |
| Beth Israel Medical | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Khan Academy | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| MIT Annual Fund | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
| Pacific School of Religion | Eleemosynary | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark G Leonard
- Candace H Leonard
- Jon H Leonard
- William G Leonard
- Jim M Leonard
Questions people ask
Does The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation give?
$707,500 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark G Leonard (President), Candace H Leonard (Vice-President), Jon H Leonard (Treasurer) and William G Leonard (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and faith communities.