Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $568,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $108,000. 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$568,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$108,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $516,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $520,000 | 14 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $516,000 | 12 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $568,000 | 14 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc 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 Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $568,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Episcopal Church | General support | $108,000 |
| Families First Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries of Wilmington Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | General support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $50,000 |
| Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of NC | General support | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross of Eastern NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope Harbor Home Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Heidis Hope for Homeless Animals Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Pender County Humane Society | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander B Koonce
- Martha H Clark
- John C Wessell III
Questions people ask
Does Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc give?
$568,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander B Koonce (Director), Martha H Clark (Director) and John C Wessell III (Director).
What does Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and animals.