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The Lesher Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, offering funding by invitation only. This 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

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$13K
33%

MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$5K
13%

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
$5K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 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 LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, MAYO CLINIC, and University of Southern California. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE LESHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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