The Leatherman Foundation

EIN 93-1285822 · OR · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in CA, OR
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Leatherman Foundation based in OR paid 3 grants totaling $170K to 3 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $130K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included UCSF CORPORATE AND, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, and AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,103,603
Giving (latest yr)
$170,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
3
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Ucsf Corporate and$130,000
  • American Cancer Society$20,000
  • American Lung Association$20,000

Where grants went

  • California$130,000 · 1 grant
  • Oregon$40,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (3)

Ucsf Corporate and
San Francisco, CA
Smoke Free Movies Project
$130,000
American Cancer Society
Portland, OR
Great American Smokeout Programming
$20,000
American Lung Association
Tigard, OR
Comprehensive Tobacco Programs
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Leatherman Foundation 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, The Leatherman Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $170K. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $130K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include UCSF CORPORATE AND, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. The full grant list is on this page.

The Leatherman Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Leatherman Foundation 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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