Grants paid in 2024
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community FoundationSan Diego, CA | General operating support | $10M |
| Jerusalem Philanthropic InitiativesJerusalem, IS | General operating support | $970K |
| Jewish Community FoundationSan Diego, CA | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $634K |
| Jgive Friends of Asor Fund USA IncJerusalem, IL | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $311K |
| Coastal Roots Farm 1Encinitas, CA | For general operating support | $250K |
| Impact CubedEncinitas, CA | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $50K |
| Keren Shituf Tormin Donor-Advised FundltdShfayim, IS | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $38K |
| Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA | General operating support | $25K |
| Temech IncNew York, NY | Communa program | $25K |
| Lawrence Family JCC of Sd CountyLA Jolla, CA | Celebration gala | $20K |
| Multifaith AllianceNew York, NY | Emergency support | $18K |
| 70 Faces MediaNew York, NY | Community program | $15K |
| Jewish Family Service of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | 2024 heart & soul gala | $12K |
| Hebrew Free Loan of San DiegoLA Jolla, CA | Interest free loan funds | $10K |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA | October 7th community event | $10K |
| Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NY | Leichtag foundation annual membership | $10K |
| American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY | Standing together symposium | $10K |
| Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY | Jeffrey r solomon event | $3,600 |
| San Diego Botanic GardenEncinitas, CA | Leichtag foundation annual membership | $2,500 |
| Impact CubedEncinitas, CA | Community program | $550 |
By state: California 11 · INTL 2 · Illinois 1 · New York 6
About this foundation
Leichtag Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encinitas, California, administered in care of S Scharlin, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Leichtag Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Leichtag Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $13M across 20 grants, a median of $19K.
Where does Leichtag Foundation give?
California (11 grants), INTL (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Encinitas that accept applications
All in California| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M & T Foundationsince 2013 | Encinitas, CA | $1.5M23 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $23M |
| R C Baker Foundation a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporatisince 2012 | Encinitas, CA | $708K2 grants · 2024 | $354K | Yes | $15M |
| Skowronski Family Foundationsince 2005 | Encinitas, CA | $170K5 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $3.6M |