Private foundation · EIN 04-6787667 · Brooklyn, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth D Leighton Irrevocable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $346K total, median $69K. 20% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$346K
Median grant
$69K
Stays in OH
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New England Kurn Hattin HomesWestminster, VTGeneral operating$139K
Ronald McDonald HouseAkron, OHGeneral operating$69K
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating$69K
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation IncBloomfield, CTGeneral operating$36K
Fidelco Guide Dog FoundationBloomfield, CTGeneral operating$34K

By state: Vermont 1 · Connecticut 2 · Ohio 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth D Leighton Irrevocable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio, administered in care of First Niagara Private Client, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Elizabeth D Leighton Irrevocable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Elizabeth D Leighton Irrevocable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $346K across 5 grants, a median of $69K.

Where does Elizabeth D Leighton Irrevocable Trust give?

Vermont (1 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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