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Lear Philanthropies is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $424. Annual income is reported at $600. Total assets have decreased from $5K in 2020 to $424 in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Lear Philanthropies has made 5 grants totaling $13K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $1K in 2021 to $10K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Mississippi and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lear Philanthropies primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MS, CT.
Lear Philanthropies has distributed a total of $13K across 5 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
Lear Philanthropies typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lear Philanthropies is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clementine Lear | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick Lear Sr | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick W Lear Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$11K
Total Assets
$424
Fair Market Value
$424
Net Worth
$424
Grants Paid
$10K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$13K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Episcopal School Of DallasTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Wratchet Yall Productions IncTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Buckner InternationalTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Easterseals Capital RegionTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED | Windsor, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Duncanville Outreach MinistryTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED | Duncanville, TX | $1K | 2021 |