Lelewer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lelewer Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $8,000. 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$67,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,579 the year before.
35% 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 | $601,500 | 17 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $64,579 | 19 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $67,000 | 23 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Lelewer 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 Lelewer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 7 | $20,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $13,500 |
| California | 5 | $12,900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Christian Church | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| McCullough Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Free Speech Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heading Home | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Independent Medical Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | General & Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Jeremiahs Place - Pittsburgh Relief Nursery | General & Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | General & Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Lawrence Family Jewish Community Centers of San Di | General & Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Make Projects | General & Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| American Transparency | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Informed Consent Action Network | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Mexico Kids Matter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Physicians for Informed Consent | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mogro Mobile Grocery | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Health Freedom Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Shine School Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| East Mountain Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Libertas Network | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sounds True Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Albonico
- Wendy Erickson
- Brett Erickson Fatahi
Questions people ask
Does Lelewer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lelewer Foundation give?
$67,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lelewer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelly Albonico (Dir, VP), Wendy Erickson (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and Brett Erickson Fatahi (Dir, VP).
What does Lelewer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.