Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Walnut Creek, California · EIN 68-0208980
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $5.3MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 128Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $94MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano | $300K | 2025 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | $290K | 2025 |
| First 5 Contra Costa | $230K | 2025 |
| Contra Costa Family Justice Allianc | $210K | 2025 |
| Friends of the Oakley Library | $200K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (128 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: daml.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.