Lennert Erickson Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 94-6069379 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$83K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
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
78% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association | Orange, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Judical Watch | Washington, DC | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Leadership Group | Arlington, VA | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nevada Firearms Coalition | Las Vegas, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Douglas County Sheriffs Advisory Council | Minden, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Epoch Times | New York, NY | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Between Horses and Humans | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Circle Tail | Pleasant Plain, OH | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Douglas Animal Welfare Group | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Douglas County Animal Shelter | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Kids & Horses | Minden, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Kids Fishing Derby | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary | Petaluma, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Mendocino Coast Humane Society | Fort Bragg, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Redwings Horse Sanctuary | Paso Robles, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Redwood Coast Humande Society | Gualala, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Assist with charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pacfic Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Sacred Heart Parish | Saratoga, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| St Gall Catholic Church | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Merrifield, VA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament Mission Church | Elk, CA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Carson Valley Lions Club | Minden, NV | Assist with charitable purspose | $1,500 |
| Chicks & Chucks Inc | Highland Heights, KY | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Citizens Behind the Badge | Merrifield, VA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Coalition to Salute American Heroes | Washington, DC | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Easterseals | Chicago, IL | Assist with charitble purpose | $1,500 |
| Mainstreet Gardnerville | Gardnerville, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| National Association of Police Chiefs | Titusville, FL | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| National Police Association | Stafford, TX | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Shriners Childrens | Atlanta, GA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| TahoeDouglas Elks Lodge | Minden, NV | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Teal We Find a Cure | Union, KY | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| United States Deputy Sheriff's Association | Merrifield, VA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Young Life | Boone, IA | Assist with charitable purpose | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $75,500 | 29 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6069379
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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