Helen Sperry Lea Foundation
Historical FunderVenice, California · EIN 13-6161749 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | R BROOKE LEA II |
|---|---|
| Address | 931 FAIRMOUNT AE, SAINT PAUL MN 55105 |
| Phone | 6516966196 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project for Pride in Living | Minneapolis, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Hallie Q Brown Comm Center | Saint Paul, MN | General | $9,754 |
| Walk in Counseling Center | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($87,755). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,509 | 11 |
| 2024 | $113,066 | 11 |
| 2023 | $124,688 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620859349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161749
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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