Florence & Edgar Leslie Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting health-related causes, with a particular emphasis on cancer research and disease research institutions. Its mission reflects a commitment to advancing medical research and providing general operating support to various health charities and hospitals. The foundation primarily serves organizations involved in health and medical research, contributing to initiatives that enhance healthcare services and research capabilities. While it is based in Connecticut, its funding extends to various states, indicating a broader commitment to health issues across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mission-driven health or medical-research charity (including hospitals, health systems, and disease research institutions) seeking modest operating or project support in the $2k–$15k range, with a demonstrable track record and institutional credibility.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on medical research, cancer research, or health charities.
- • Established nonprofit status with clear operating costs or project budgets.
- • Requests aligned with general operating or research advancement purposes.
- • Asks within the observed award range (~$2k–$15k).
- • Existing local or professional connections to the trustees or prior grantees (helpful but not strictly required).
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across five states (including CT, NY, MN, TN, CA), with about 32% of dollars going to Connecticut and the majority of dollars (68%) to out-of-state recipients, so the footprint is multi-state but concentrated in a small set of states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct independent recipients (and eight the prior year), including hospitals and disease research organizations; many grantees are repeat recipients, so the portfolio is modestly broad but behavior is relationship-weighted.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but one new recipient appeared in 2023; a public website is absent but a clear written-request submission route exists, so unfamiliar applicants can reasonably attempt to apply though selection appears relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
