Grantmaking public charityEIN 871858339
LESHER FAMILY FOUNDATION
ROCKPORT, ME 04856
Total Assets
$40.4M
FY 2023
Annual Giving
$523K
FY 2023
Grants Made
3
FY 2023
Avg Grant
$174K
FY 2023
Grant Range
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Typical
Deadlines
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Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$158KRes public park development and conservancy; the foundation is leading the multi-year development of a new public park on the former rockport elementary school site in rockport, maine. This includes funding park design, construction, and programming; facilitating public engagement; and establishing a conservancy to ensure long-term maintenance and community stewardship. The foundation has committed $3 million toward the park's capital costs and manages ongoing planning and implementation
Program 2
$114KBarnswallow books community programming (two locations)the foundation operates two nonprofit bookstores under the barnswallow books name to promote literary culture and revitalize small-town main streets. In addition to selling books, the stores host free, public programming such as author readings, children's events, and writing workshops. The spaces also serve as gathering places for civic and cultural dialogue. Bookstore operations are mission-aligned and fully owned by the foundation.
Program 3
$503KLand stewardship
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$4.9M
Total Expenses
$1.7M
Giving Over Time
3 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
17 grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants
Geographic Focus
6 states
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