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Paul D Lesser Foundation

Preselected recipients only Freeland, Pennsylvania · EIN 842216909

Paul D Lesser Foundation is a private foundation in Freeland, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5001$15,539
2024$1,0001$14,125
2025$5001$13,214

How to apply

Paul D Lesser 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Paul D Lesser Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Danville, PA
General expenses$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul D Lesser Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Paul D Lesser Foundation give?

$500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Paul D Lesser Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Paul D Lesser (President), Robert Neff (Vice-President) and Lisa Lesser (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Paul D Lesser Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.

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