John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 27-5224067 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,750 and $81,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Riverside Foundation | Riverside, CA | Scholarship fund | $454,500 |
| California State University Long Be | Long Beach, CA | Scholarship fund | $384,000 |
| American Association for Cancer Res | Philadelphia, PA | Medical research | $81,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Encinitas, CA | Social services | $78,936 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Medical research | $60,000 |
| St John Fisher College | Rochester, NY | General gift | $25,000 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | Academy for environmental stewardship | $18,750 |
| Yellowstone Park Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Park projects | $10,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($296,082). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,408,268 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,179,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532979349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5224067
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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