THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Novato, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
94-2598897
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The George & Wilma Leonard Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on providing grants to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $535K awarded to 60 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MACALESTER COLLEGE
ST. PAUL, MN
$930K
11%
PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGION
BERKELEY, CA
$533.8K
6%
FOOTHILLS CHURCH
ESCONDIDO, CA
$384.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Minnesota, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $535 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MACALESTER COLLEGE, PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGION, and FOOTHILLS CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE GEORGE & WILMA LEONARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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