Civic Intelligence

Lesher Family Foundation

EIN 87-1858339 • 501(c)3 • Rockport, ME

Profile

Revitalize local economies and environments through creative and productive enterprise start-ups and development;create job opportunities for people with different levels of formal education and vocational training;fund educational projects and institutions, emphasizing childhood literacy;encourage ethical farming practices, animal husbandry and land stewardship;facilitate workforce housing development;promote direct access within communities to local utilities and public resources;empower women in, or aspiring to hold, leadership positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors;nurture localized solutions and initiatives that advance the causes of racial, social, and environmental justice.

47 West StreetRockport, ME 04856

www.lesherfamilyfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

93rd percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

31st percentile

$186,335

Higher top officer pay than 31% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

50th percentile

5.6%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-65%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Up

$40,401,365

Up $2,112,542 (+5.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$33,452

Up $18,384 (+122%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$40,367,913

Up $2,094,158 (+5.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue7th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,915,797

Up $6,618,507 (+389%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,721,744

Up $657,089 (+62%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$3,194,053

Up $5,961,418 (+215%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2022: $36,199,064Liabilities 2022: $28,301Net Assets 2022: $36,170,7632022Assets 2023: $38,288,823Liabilities 2023: $15,068Net Assets 2023: $38,273,7552023Assets 2024: $40,401,365Liabilities 2024: $33,452Net Assets 2024: $40,367,9132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$40,401,365
Liabilities$33,452
Net Assets$40,367,913
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2022: $40,708,160Expenses 2022: $1,252,150Net Income 2022: $39,456,0102022Revenue 2023: -$1,702,710Expenses 2023: $1,064,655Net Income 2023: -$2,767,3652023Revenue 2024: $4,915,797Expenses 2024: $1,721,744Net Income 2024: $3,194,0532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,915,797
Expenses$1,721,744
Net Income$3,194,053
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$40,401,365
Liabilities
$33,452
Net assets
$40,367,913
Revenue
$4,915,797
Expenses
$1,721,744
Net income
$3,194,053
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$40.4$0.03$40.4$4.92$1.72$3.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.3$0.02$38.3$1.70$1.06$2.77
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$36.2$0.03$36.2$40.7$1.25$39.5
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$24,036,480
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Lff's mission is to empower people to take an active role in positively shaping where and how they live. The foundation supports the creation of dynamic, resilient communities by making grants and investments in four focus areas: arts and culture, early childhood development, affordable housing, and land stewardship and community revitalization. Through its grantmaking , the foundation promotes educational advancement, community engagement, access to the arts, environmental conservation, and the development of equitable, sustainable public resources. The foundation's grantmaking is focused in four primary areas:1. Arts & culture-increasing public access to the arts, defending freedom of expression, and supporting diverse and historically marginalized storytellers.2. Early childhood development-expanding access to high-quality, culturally aligned childcare and early education.3. Housing-promoting affordable housing and homeownership4. Land stewardship & community revitalization

The lesher family foundation's mission is to empower people to take an active role in positively shaping where and how they live. Lff supports the development of dynamic, resilient communities by funding organizations and initiatives that strengthen place-based identity, purpose, and opportunity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$38,273,755$40,367,913▲ $2,094,158
Investments Other Securities$37,140,499$37,837,242▲ $696,743
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,040,354$2,491,731▲ $1,451,377
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$107,484$64,178▼ $43,306
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$486$292▼ $194
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$38,288,823$40,401,365▲ $2,112,542
Other Assets Total$0$7,922▲ $7,922
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,068$18,071▲ $3,003
Other Liabilities$0$15,381▲ $15,381
Total Liabilities$15,068$33,452▲ $18,384
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$38,273,755$40,367,913▲ $2,094,158
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$38,288,823$40,401,365▲ $2,112,542

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$292$2,269$2,561
Other Securities$2,755,045--
Closely Held Equity Interests$2,713,242--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay31st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dominic PepperExecutive DirectorFT$186,335$186,335
Nicholas LesherSecretary/interim DirectorPT$18,000$18,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
J Griffin LesherPresident
Linda LesherVice President
Meredith K LesherMember
Rachel E LesherMember
Justin LesherTreasurer and Int Executiv

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rockefeller Capital ManagementInvestment ManagementPO BOX 14548, Cincinnati, OH 45250$137,801
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,000
Program Service Revenue
$363,001
Investment Income
$4,542,796
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,000
Change in Net Assets
$3,194,053
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$637,375
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$559,136
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$525,233
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$525,233--$525,233
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$280,077-$280,077
Other Salaries and Wages-$175,035-$175,035
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$137,801-$137,801
Other Employee Benefits-$46,942-$46,942
All Other Expenses-$39,575-$39,575
Payroll Taxes-$39,500-$39,500
Other Expenses$31,005$92,892-$31,005
Office Expenses$1,516$21,714-$23,230
Travel$18,910--$18,910
Pension Plan Contributions-$17,582-$17,582
Fees for Services Legal-$6,481-$6,481
Fees for Services Other-$6,019-$6,019
Insurance-$5,882-$5,882
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,803-$1,803
Advertising$1,643--$1,643
Depreciation Depletion-$194-$194
Total Functional Expenses$850,247$871,497$0$1,721,744
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Darrowby Farm SanctuaryJefferson, ME501(c)(3)Support Grant$400,000
Coastal Heritage SocietySavannah, GA501(c)(3)Educational Grant$100,000
Maine Media Workshops CollegeRockport, ME501(c)(3)Support Grant$22,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$14,926
Sales Tax Payable$455
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Board members are "related" as part of the same family.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The president and the executive director reviewed form 990 prior to filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and signed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The lesher family foundation's compensation policy outlines guidelines for fair, transparent, and compliant compensation practices for staff and board members, including salary determination, performance reviews, expense reimbursement, and compliance with irs regulations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lesher Family Foundation
EIN
87-1858339
Phone
2072308822
Address
47 WEST STREET, ROCKPORT, ME 04856

Signing Officer

Name
John G Lesher
Title
President
Phone
2072308822
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John G Lesher
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
2
Volunteers
51

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD 500, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Walter C Pennington CPA
Phone
3017705100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“1. Arts & culture-increasing public access to the arts, defending freedom of expression, and supporting diverse and historically marginalized storytellers. 2. Early childhood development-expanding access to high-quality, culturally aligned childcare and early education. 3. Housing-promoting affordable housing and homeownership through innovative development, policy engagement, and community-based solutions.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RES 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
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0BARNSWALLOW 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.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS COLLEGE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1COASTAL HERITAGE SOCIETY
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANTS ARE APPROVED TO U.S. BASED CHARITIES FOR USE IN THE U.S. SITE VISITS AND FOLLOW UP REPORTS ARE USED TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS IN THE U.S.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt01. ARTS & CULTURE-INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE ARTS, DEFENDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, AND SUPPORTING DIVERSE AND HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED STORYTELLERS. 2. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, CULTURALLY ALIGNED CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION. 3. HOUSING-PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP THROUGH INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT, POLICY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE "RELATED" AS PART OF THE SAME FAMILY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWED FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE LESHER FAMILY FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION POLICY OUTLINES GUIDELINES FOR FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND COMPLIANT COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDING SALARY DETERMINATION, PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2

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