Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $945,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $23,500 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$945,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$23,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $778,355 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 36 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $778,355 | 30 | $21.0 million |
| 2025 | $945,000 | 40 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Garlock - Bank of America N 901 Main St FL 16, Dallas, TX 75202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 209-2396, lesley@bofa.com |
| What to submit | GRANT GUIDLINES & PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE AT hattiemaelesleyfoundation.org ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY |
| Deadlines | September 1 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to irc section 501(c)(3) public charities |
What Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $885,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Opera Association Inc | Lesley artist program-4 | $125,000 |
| The Men of Nehemiah Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & History | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| St Philip's School & Community Center | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Path People Attempting to Help | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Children First Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Collin County | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| March to the Polls Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Seagle Music Colony Inc | Support emerging artist | $25,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Rivertree Academy Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Phased in | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fort Worth Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| City House Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Hope Farm Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Trac -Transition Resource Action Center | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| LEGACY CARES dba LEGACY COUNSELING | Unrestricted general | $22,000 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Way Back House Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Magdalen House | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Dallas 24 Hour Club Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Our Calling Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Simply Grace | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Hope Supply Co | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Dallas Legal Hospice of Texas | Legal services for | $15,000 |
| Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Our Productions Theatre Co | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Santa Fe Opera | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Safe Haven of Tarrant County | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Health Services of North Texas Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Pediplace | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Youth Believing in Change | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cooking for the Crowd | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Teen Lifeline Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Hear My Cry Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Lesley - Co Boa N A
- Sarah A Keeyes - Co Boa N A
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1.
How much does Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc give?
$945,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $23,500.
Who runs Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph D Lesley - Co Boa N A (Director), Sarah A Keeyes - Co Boa N A (Director) and Bank of America N A (Agent).
What does Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.