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Lef Foundation is a private corporation based in CALISTOGA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, California, New Mexico. According to available records, Lef Foundation has made 286 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $462K and $801K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $801K distributed across 110 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 134 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, New York, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Lef Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 286 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NY.
Lef Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 286 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
The application deadline is PRODUCTION & POST-PRODUCTION LETTER OF INQUIRY DEADLINE FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY 2021. See 2b above.
Lef Foundation is headquartered in CALISTOGA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Kuth | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lyda Kuth | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Finneran | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Treeson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$834K
Total Assets
$7.2M
Fair Market Value
$10.1M
Net Worth
$7.2M
Grants Paid
$500K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$441K
Distribution Amount
$483K
Total: $5.7M
Total Grants
286
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
134
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points North InstituteA GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE LEF/CIFF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT THE 2023 CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | Camden, ME | $36K | 2024 |
| Ross McelweeFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ROSS MCELWEE'S PROJECT, REMAKE. | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Julie MallozziFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF JULIE MALLOZZI'S PROJECT, UNCONSCIOUS MEDICINE. | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Anna BarsanFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ANNA BARSAN'S PROJECT, SOFTLY IN ALL DIRECTIONS. | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Alexander Wolf LewisFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF KAITLYN SCHWALJE'S PROJECT, UNLESS SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG (WORKING TITLE) | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Angelo Madsen MinaxFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ANGELO MADSEN MINAX'S PROJECT, A BODY TO LIVE IN. | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Patricia Alvarez AstacioFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF GABRIELLA GARCIA-PARDO AND RAUL PAZ-PASTRANA'S PROJECT, BACKSIDE. | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Color CongressFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF COLOR CONGRESS'S WORK TO STRENGTHEN BIPOC-LED MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS (1 OF 2) | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| California College Of The ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT OF THE DAVID MECKEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | San Francisco, CA | $23K | 2024 |
| Save The ChildrenSUPPORTING WORK IN WAR TORN AREAS | Fairfield, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| Christina MastrangeloFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF CHRISTINA MASTRANGELO'S PROJECT, LIFE IS STRANGE, LEIA LU | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Adam MazoFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ADAM MAZO'S PROJECT, WE SING NONETHELESS. | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Myles JewellFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MYLES JEWELL'S PROJECT, BURLINGTON, THIS IS YOU! | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Milton GuillenFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MILTON GUILLEN'S PROJECT, MY SKIN AND I. | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Iyabo KwayanaFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF IYABO KWAYANA'S PROJECT, BLACK PEARL. | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Sara ArchambaultFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF CAITLYN GREENE'S PROJECT, THE RIVER. | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Heather CassanoFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF HEATHER CASSANO'S PROJECT, THE FATE OF HUMAN BEINGS. | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Flahertyinternational Film SeminarsIN SUPPORT OF 2 FELLOWSHIPS AT THE 2024 FLAHERTY SEMINAR, AND GENERAL OPERATING/STAFFING EXPENSES. | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Calistoga Art CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT OF GEN. OPERATIONS TO BE USED AS MATCH FOR CA ARTS COUNCIL GEN. OPERATIONS GRANT | Calistoga, CA | $8K | 2024 |
| Mary Jirmanus SabaFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MARY JIRMANUS SABA AND KELLY GALLAGHER'S PROJECT, BY ALL YOUR MEMORIES. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS WORK IN PALESTINE | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Isamu Noguchi Foundation At The Garden MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE TOSHIKO TAKAEZY PROJECT UNDERTAKEN BY THE ISAMU NOGUCHI FOUNDATION | Long Island City, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Progress Unity FundPROGRAM SUPPORT IN GENERAL SUPPORT OF ANTI WAR ANTI RACISM WORK | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Waipa FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT OF WAIPA FOUNDATION | Hanalei, HI | $5K | 2024 |
| Center For Architecture And DesignENHANCE PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Palm Springs Cultural CenterGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY FILIPINO FESTIVAL AT THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER. | Palm Springs, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Watershed Center For The Creative ArtsPROGRAM GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE WATERSHED CENTER FOR THE CERAMIC ARTS | Newcastle, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Horizons AlbuquerqueSCHOLARSHIPS IN CELEBRATION FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2024 |
| Kate WayFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF KATE WAY'S PROJECT, 97. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Leila PhilipFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF LEILA PHILIP'S PROJECT, THE CARDIFF TAPES. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Sarah BlissFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF SARAH BLISS'S PROJECT, UNCOVERED. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Fern SilvaFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF FERNANDO SILVA'S PROJECT, REBOUNDS. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Jay ParisFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF JAY PARIS'S PROJECT, THE SELMA PROJECT. | Tamworth, NH | $5K | 2024 |
| Michelle TrujilloFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MICHELLE TRUJILLO'S PROJECT, 1511. | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| UniondocsFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MILTON GUILLN'S PROJECT MY SKIN AND I AS PART OF THE FSC-LEF FELLOWSHIP | Ridgewood, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Production Coalition IncGENERAL SUPPORT OF FILM PRODUCTION | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2024 |
| Cove Pto The Cove SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT OF ART DISPLAYS FOR THE COVE SCHOOL | Corte Madera, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Zulilah MerryFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ZULILAH MERRY'S PROJECT, OPENING THE HEART. | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Oliver AriasFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF OLIVER ARIAS'S PROJECT, BREAKIN' AWAY | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| The Film Posse IncFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF RANDALL MACLOWRY'S PROJECT JOHN HENRY | Middletown, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Kathryn RameyFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF KATHRYN RAMEY'S PROJECT SILVER & EARTH. | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Marc FieldsFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MARRC FIELDS'S PROJECT THE MIDWAY IN SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Hall Middle SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT OF SPARK A PROGRAM OF HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL. | Larkspur, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| Amber BemakFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF AMBER BEMAK'S PROJECT, COSMIC MOOSE AND GRIZZLY BEARS VILLE. | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Independent Film Society Of BostonA STRATEGIC GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL BOSTON | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Heang RubinFUNDS IN SUPPORT OF HEANG RUBIN'S PROJECT, OVERDUE: BOSTON CHINATOWN'S STRUGGLE TO RECLAIM LIBRARYR | Cambridge, MA | $3K | 2024 |
| Namahana Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE NAMAHANA EDUCATION FUND | Kilauea, HI | $2K | 2024 |
| Yucca Valley Material LabPROGRAM SUPPORT OF THE WORK OF THE YUCCA VALLEY MATERIAL LAMB | Yucca Valley, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| Vallejo Naval And Historical MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE EXHIBIT, EGO AS ARTFORM AT THE VALLEJO NAVAL AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM | Vallejo, CA | $1K | 2024 |
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