Marie Keese Lelash Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLA Crescenta, California · EIN 65-0011076 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$230K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Humane Society | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Cape Coral Animal Shelter | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Edesia | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sw Florida | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| The Center for Great Apes | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Step Up Women's Network | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Horry County | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Prospector Theater | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Center Theater Group | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $8,500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $8,500 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| 826 LA | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Benevity | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Life Moves | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| June Shelton School | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Childhelp | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Maine Needs | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Trevor Project | LA Crescenta, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $156,600 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522799349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0011076
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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