Lesley Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2936755 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KELLY GARLOCK - BANK OF AMERICA N |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 MAIN ST FL 16, DALLAS TX 75202 |
| Phone | 2142092396 |
| lesley@bofa.com | |
| Form and materials | GRANT GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE AT lesleyfamilyfoundation.org ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted general | $195,000 |
| Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $164,450 |
| Hula Preservation Society | Kaneohe, HI | Unrestricted general | $99,940 |
| Shumla Archaeological Researcheduc Ctr | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud | Mission, SD | Unrestricted general | $70,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Ctr Orangutanchimpanzee Conservation | Wauchula, FL | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Furry Friendzy | Kaufman, TX | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Global Fund for Children | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Great Plains Restoration Council | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Traffick911 | Addison, TX | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ennis Public Theatre | Ennis, TX | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Metrocrest Services | Carrollton, TX | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Leona Tate Foundation for Change Inc | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Texas Lawyers for Children | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Inc | College Station, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Take Me Home Pet Rescue | Richardson, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Trusted World Foundation Inc | Garland, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Project Chimps | Morganton, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| New Friends New Life | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dallas Center for Vision Health | Dallas, TX | Support vision healthcare | $9,900 |
| Friends of the Little Elm Animal Shelter | Little Elm, TX | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Ach Child & Family Services | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,001,790 | 27 |
| 2024 | $897,190 | 32 |
| 2023 | $900,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2936755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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