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Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation is a private trust based in SCARSDALE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Michael Leffell. It holds total assets of $16.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have decreased from $27.9M in 2011 to $16.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation has made 238 grants totaling $11.6M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2020 to $3.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.4M, with an average award of $49K. The foundation has supported 94 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$66K
Largest Grant
$1.4M
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 238 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation has distributed a total of $11.6M across 238 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $49K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.4M.
Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation is headquartered in SCARSDALE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Leffell | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Leffell | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
238
Total Giving
$11.6M
Average Grant
$49K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
94
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uja Federation Of New YorkJEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING | New York, NY | $1.2M | 2023 |
| American Israel Education FoundationEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $264K | 2023 |
| The Leffell SchoolEDUCATION | Hartsdale, NY | $261K | 2023 |
| Jewish Institute For National Security Of AmericaEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Boundless Israel IncRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Belmont, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Sinai TempleRELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defence ForcesEDUCATION, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMMES TO SUPPORT THE SOLIDERS | New York, NY | $118K | 2023 |
| Temple Israel CenterRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | White Plains, NY | $115K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Federations Of North AmericaJEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Israel EducationEDUCATION | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Sixpoint IncEDUCATION | Saint Petersburg, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Defense Of DemocraciesEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Hadar InstituteEDUCATION | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Commentary MagazinePUBLIC BROADCASTING AND MEDIA | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Steven Wise Free SynagogueRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Imagination Productions IncEDUCATION | Sunrise, FL | $60K | 2023 |
| Zioness MovementGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Brothers For LifePROVIDE SUPPORT TO IDF SOLDIERS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Central Fund Of IsraelGENERAL PURPOSE | Cedarhurst, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| The Union Of Orthodox Jewish CongregationsRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Moishe HouseGENERAL PURPOSE | Encinitas, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Alef Bet PreschoolEDUCATION | Austin, TX | $43K | 2023 |
| National Black Empowerment CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE | Casper, WY | $40K | 2023 |
| Fuente LatinaGENERAL PURPOSE | Miami, FL | $40K | 2023 |
| JlensGENERAL PURPOSE | Walnut Creek, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of Westchester - Cl CenterRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | New Rochelle, NY | $28K | 2023 |
| Reut UsaEDUCATION | Woodland Hills, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Stardust Jewish Fertility FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Scarsdale, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Israel On Campus CoalitionGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| A Wider BridgeEDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For Peace CommunicationsEDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood SoutheastHEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Project AlsMEDICAL RESEARCH | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| FjcGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai FoundationHOSPITAL | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| The Institute For A Secure AmericaEDUCATION | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Greater Miami Jewish FederationJEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Emory Jewish Student Center IncEDUCATION | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Relations Police FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | North Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Shalem FoundationEDUCATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Louis D Brandeis Center IncCIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Westchester Jewish CouncilJEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| White Plains Hospital Medical Center Association Plant FundGENERAL SUPPORT | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson PeconicHEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION | Rochester, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Young Israel Of ScarsdaleRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Scarsdale, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish CenterRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Aventura, FL | $6K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel EndowmentGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Conference Of Presidents Of Major American Jewish OrganizationsRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Henry Jackson SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Millbank | $5K | 2023 |
| Zionist Rabbinic CoalitionRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | Potomac, MD | $5K | 2023 |