Lesley Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lesley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $195,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$195,000
- Assets$23.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $897,190 the year before.
52% 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 | $900,000 | 22 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $897,190 | 32 | $21.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 27 | $23.0 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 GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE AT lesleyfamilyfoundation.org ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY |
| Deadlines | September 1 |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES |
What Lesley Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $567,400 |
| California | 1 | $164,450 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $99,940 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Unrestricted general | $195,000 |
| Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund | Unrestricted general | $164,450 |
| Hula Preservation Society | Unrestricted general | $99,940 |
| Shumla Archaeological Researcheduc Ctr | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud | Unrestricted general | $70,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Ctr Orangutanchimpanzee Conservation | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Furry Friendzy | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Global Fund for Children | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Great Plains Restoration Council | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| TRAFFICK911 | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ennis Public Theatre | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Metrocrest Services | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Leona Tate Foundation for Change Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Texas Lawyers for Children | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Take Me Home Pet Rescue | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Trusted World Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Project Chimps | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| New Friends New Life | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dallas Center for Vision Health | Support vision healthcare | $9,900 |
| Friends of the Little Elm Animal Shelter | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Ach Child & Family Services | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah A Keeyes Co Boa
- Joseph D Lesley Co Boa
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Lesley Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1.
How much does Lesley Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Lesley Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah A Keeyes Co Boa (Director), Joseph D Lesley Co Boa (Director) and Bank of America N A (Agent).
What does Lesley Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and arts and culture.