Elizabeth Ann Leach Char

EIN 61-6386848 · OH

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in ME, NY, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Elizabeth Ann Leach Char based in OH paid 19 grants totaling $210.5K to 19 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $50K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included MAINE HEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL, HEALTHY LINCOLN COUNTY, and BOOTHBAY SEA AND SCIENCE CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,012,948
Giving (latest yr)
$210,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
19
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Maine Health Lincoln Hospital$50,000
  • Healthy Lincoln County$25,000
  • Boothbay Sea and Science Center$15,000
  • Boothbay Region District Nursing Inc$12,500
  • Good Shepherd Food Bank$10,000

Where grants went

  • Maine$200,500 · 17 grants
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Maine Health Lincoln Hospital
Damariscotta, ME
Generaloperating
$50,000
Healthy Lincoln County
Damariscotta, ME
General Operating
$25,000
Boothbay Sea and Science Center
East Boothbay, ME
General Operating
$15,000
Boothbay Region District Nursing Inc
Boothbay, ME
General Operating
$12,500
Twin Villages Foodbank Farm
Nobleboro, ME
Generaloperating
$10,000
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
Brunswick, ME
Generaloperating
$10,000
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Auburn, ME
General Operating
$10,000
Midcoast Humane
Brunswick, ME
General Operating
$10,000
Lincoln County Television
Newcastle, ME
Generaloperating
$10,000
Hearty Roots
Bristol, ME
General Operating
$10,000
Wayfinder Schools
Camden, ME
General Operating
$8,000
Catholic Charities of Maine
Portland, ME
General Operating
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Elizabeth Ann Leach Char does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Elizabeth Ann Leach Char reported 19 itemized grants totaling $210.5K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $50K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include MAINE HEALTH LINCOLN HOSPITAL, HEALTHY LINCOLN COUNTY, BOOTHBAY SEA AND SCIENCE CENTER, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Elizabeth Ann Leach Char is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Elizabeth Ann Leach Char gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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