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Leclerc Charity Fund is a private trust based in FAIRFIELD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $8.4M in 2011 to $12.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Carolina. According to available records, Leclerc Charity Fund has made 174 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $615K and $1.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 84 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Hampshire, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 46 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Leclerc Charity Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 174 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, SC, NH.
Leclerc Charity Fund has distributed a total of $2.4M across 174 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K.
Leclerc Charity Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leclerc Charity Fund is headquartered in FAIRFIELD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Goguen | Trustee | $65K | $0 | $65K |
| Michael Leclerc | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Armand Marcotte | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Francis S Wyman | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$12.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
174
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family AcademyGeneral & Unrestricted | Gardner, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Assumption UniversityRaymond and Lorraine Leclerc Endowed Scholarship fund | Worcester, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Collins Home And Family MinistriesGeneral & Unrestricted | Seneca, SC | $35K | 2023 |
| Foothills Care Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Seneca, SC | $30K | 2023 |
| Sonshine Soup KitchenGeneral & Unrestricted | Derry, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Circle Of Care For Families With CancerGeneral & Unrestricted | Wilton, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| St Bernard ParishSt. Bernard's Haitian Outreach Program | Fitchburg, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ripple Of One IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Seneca, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Travis Mills FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Mt Vernon, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Samaritans PurseGeneral & Unrestricted | Boone, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Saint Benedict CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Still River, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Root CellarGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Filling In The Blanks IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Norwalk, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Community Caregivers Of Greater DerryGeneral & Unrestricted | Derry, NH | $15K | 2023 |
| Oconee County Humane Society IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Seneca, SC | $15K | 2023 |
| Hope Haven Gospel Mission IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Lewiston, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Hundred Nights IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Keene, NH | $15K | 2023 |
| Keene Housing Kids CollaborativeGeneral & Unrestricted | Keene, NH | $15K | 2023 |
| Beacon Of Hope Community Services IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Leominster, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| End 68 Hours Of HungerLondonderry Chapter fund | Somersworth, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Holden Chapel IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Holden, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Joy Us Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Saratoga Spgs, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Neads IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Princeton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge IncPan-Mass Challenge 2023 fund | Needham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Anna Catholic ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Leominster, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Cecilia Catholic ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Leominster, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Leo Catholic ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Leominster, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Scholastica PrioryGuest House Repairs fund | Petersham, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Lewiston, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Oconee Christian AcademyGeneral & Unrestricted | Seneca, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Zoe IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Rockport, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Beautiful Minds Of Tomorrow MinistryGeneral & Unrestricted | Seymour, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of The Cumberlands IncMountain Outreach Program | Williamsburg, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Montachusett Recovery Foundation CExpansion Project | Leominster, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Maryknoll Sisters Of St Dominic IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Maryknoll, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ruck-Up IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Keene, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Ginnys Helping Hand IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Leominster, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kylees Kare Kits For Kidz IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Leominster, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dublin School IncDublin XC fund | Dublin, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Daughters Of The Holy Spirit Administrative OfficeGeneral & Unrestricted | Putnam, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Cardinal Cushing Centers IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hanover, MA | $5K | 2023 |