Helen Sperry Lea Foundation is located in Venice, CA. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Helen Sperry Lea Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2016, Helen Sperry Lea Foundation has awarded 84 individual grants totaling $757,331. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NONE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
R Brooke Lea II President | 1 | $0 | |
Emily Fields Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Helena Lea-Bastille Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $43,019 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$45,646 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | -$2,627 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $1,156 |
| Depreciation | $126 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $28,327 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $143,869 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $172,196 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,893 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $1,440,120 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,441 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,449,454 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $2,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, Helen Sperry Lea Foundation has awarded $143,870 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE WOODEN FLOOR PURPOSE: GENERAL | $25,000 |
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $8,000 |
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST PURPOSE: GENERAL | $11,000 |
MASS AUDUBON SOCIETY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING PURPOSE: GENERAL | $18,000 |
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND PURPOSE: GENERAL | $18,000 |