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Lear Family Foundation

Culver City, California  ·  EIN 954661216  ·  Private foundation

Based in Culver City, California, Lear Family Foundation has awarded $8.1M across 296 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Usc Annenberg School. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Assets (FY2020)
296
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Lear Family Foundation funds

Lear Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Usc Annenberg School
CHARITABLE
Los Angeles, CA$674K2019
University of Souther California
CHARITABLE
Los Angeles, CA$539K2018
Utah Film Center
CHARITABLE
Salt Lake City, UT$425K2022

How to apply for funding from Lear Family Foundation

Lear Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at normanlear.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Lear Family Foundation

Does Lear Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Lear Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Lear Family Foundation fund?
Lear Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Usc Annenberg School, University of Souther California, Utah Film Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Lear Family Foundation give in grants?
Lear Family Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.1M over 296 grants.
Where is Lear Family Foundation located?
Lear Family Foundation is based in Culver City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954661216.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lear Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lear Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.