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Leir Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in RIDGEFIELD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Laurie Kuhn. It holds total assets of $94.7M. Annual income is reported at $39.4M. Total assets have grown from $51.5M in 2011 to $94.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Leir Foundation Inc. has made 11 grants totaling $26.1M, with a median grant of $1.4M. Annual giving has decreased from $7.1M in 2020 to $5.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $13.4M distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $330K to $5.6M, with an average award of $2.4M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Leir Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT.
Leir Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $26.1M across 11 grants. The median grant size is $1.4M, with an average of $2.4M. Individual grants have ranged from $330K to $5.6M.
Leir Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leir Foundation Inc. is headquartered in RIDGEFIELD, CT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margot Gibis | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $343K | $30K | $373K |
| Laurie Kuhn | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $52K | $26K | $78K |
| Markus Fuchs | ASSISTANT TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Whalen | DIRECTOR/CHAIR/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean Wagner | DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/10/21 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$94.7M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$94.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$26.1M
Average Grant
$2.4M
Median Grant
$1.4M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$710K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leir Retreat CenterSUPPORT OF OPERATION OF PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND CONFERENCE CENTER FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | Ridgefield, CT | $2.7M | 2023 |
| See Attachment AGRANTS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Ridgefield, CT | $2.5M | 2023 |