Lear Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySierra Madre, California · EIN 95-4661216 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$788K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
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
48% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | Charitable | $401,750 |
| Lacma | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $140,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cedar Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Creative Visions | Malibu, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Advance Democracy Inc | Tysons Corner, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc | Islandia, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| People for the American Way | Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youth Represent | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $15,500 |
| The Climate Reality Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Bella Vita Rescue Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Pollination Project | Brevard, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Didi Hirsh Mental Health Services | Culver City, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jigsaw Educational Productions | Summit, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pen America | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Freeschools World Literacy - USA | San Mateo, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Goldie Hawn Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater Greenfield Community Foundation | Greenfield, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The New Shul | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Body Traffic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| International Women's Media Foundation | Clinton, MD | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Masket Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Climate Resolve | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $750 |
| Happy Trails for Kids | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $788,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $795,474 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103664
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4661216
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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