Leestma Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 36-3701346 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $90,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $70,000 |
| Mark Day School | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $40,000 |
| Jubilee Ministries | Holland, MI | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation The Ses | Aptos, CA | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Community Action Marin | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army - San Rafael | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Encompass Community Services GEMMA | Santa Cruz, CA | General Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Oakland, CA | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| School Volun | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| North Marin Community Services | Novato, CA | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation HollandZeeland | Holland, MI | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Point Reyes Station, CA | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Oxbow School of Art and Artists' Re | Saugatuck, MI | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | New York, NY | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | Berkeley, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Agricultural Institute of Marin | San Rafael, CA | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($190,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $560,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $563,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631739349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3701346
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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