Isabel James Lehto Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWrightsville Beach, North Carolina · EIN 26-0709589 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$568K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$12.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Episcopal Church | Wilmington, NC | General support | $108,000 |
| Families First Inc | Whiteville, NC | General support | $60,000 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc | Wilmington, NC | General support | $60,000 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries of Wilmington Inc | Wilmington, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Raleigh, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Wilmington, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Inc | Wilmington, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Nc | Wilmington, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross of Eastern Nc | Greenville, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Ministering Circle of Wilmington Nc | Wilmington, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina | Kinston, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope Harbor Home Inc | Supply, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Heidis Hope for Homeless Animals Inc | Wilmington, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Pender County Humane Society | Burgaw, NC | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $516,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $520,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101658
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0709589
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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