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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 94-6069379

Lennert Erickson Foundation

A private foundation in San Jose, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 38 grants and $83,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Jun 30, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $83,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $2,048,080

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,500

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $2,116,525

  • Tax year 2023

    $75,500

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $2,194,956

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $2,269,985

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,100

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $1,925,767

  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $1,927,328

Grants paid in 2025

38 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $5,000
  2. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers AssociationOrange, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $5,000
  3. Judical WatchWashington, DC

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $5,000
  4. The Leadership GroupArlington, VA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $5,000
  5. Nevada Firearms CoalitionLas Vegas, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $5,000
  6. Douglas County Sheriffs Advisory CouncilMinden, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,500
  7. The Epoch TimesNew York, NY

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,500
  8. Between Horses and HumansGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  9. Circle TailPleasant PLN, OH

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  10. Douglas Animal Welfare GroupGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  11. Douglas County Animal ShelterGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  12. Green Beret FoundationSouthern Pines, NC

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  13. Kids & HorsesMinden, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  14. Kids Fishing DerbyGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  15. Lily's Legacy Senior Dog SanctuaryPetaluma, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  16. Mendocino Coast Humane SocietyFort Bragg, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  17. Pine Nut Wild Horse AdvocatesGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  18. Redwings Horse SanctuaryPaso Robles, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  19. The Redwood Coast Humande SocietyGualala, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  20. The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $2,000
  21. Pacfic Legal FoundationSacramento, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  22. Sacred Heart ParishSaratoga, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  23. St Gall Catholic ChurchGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  24. American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DC

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  25. Blessed Sacrament Mission ChurchElk, CA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  26. Carson Valley Lions ClubMinden, NV

    Assist with charitable purspose

    $1,500
  27. Chicks & Chucks IncHighland HGTS, KY

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  28. Citizens Behind the BadgeMerrifield, VA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  29. Coalition to Salute American HeroesWashington, DC

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  30. EastersealsChicago, IL

    Assist with charitble purpose

    $1,500
  31. Mainstreet GardnervilleGardnerville, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  32. National Association of Police ChiefsTitusville, FL

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  33. National Police AssociationStafford, TX

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  34. Shriners ChildrensAtlanta, GA

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  35. TahoeDouglas Elks LodgeMinden, NV

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  36. Teal We Find a CureUnion, KY

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  37. United States Deputy Sheriff's AssociationWichita, KS

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500
  38. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Assist with charitable purpose

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals5 grants $10,00028% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $5,00014% of the total
  3. Public affairs1 grant $5,00014% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $4,00011% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation2 grants $3,50010% of the total
  6. Education2 grants $3,0008% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $5,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nevada12 grants $25,500
  2. California8 grants $17,500
  3. District of Columbia3 grants $11,500
  4. Virginia4 grants $9,500
  5. Texas2 grants $3,500
  6. Kentucky2 grants $3,000
  7. New York1 grant $2,500
  8. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $2,000
  10. Florida1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Douglas R KortenPresident-Trustee Hours 20Pay $0

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