Private foundation · EIN 65-0347903 · Ft Lauderdale, Florida

Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $380K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$380K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
87%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$4.7M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Robert B Judd Co Olive Judd Pa, 2426 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fl, 9543342250 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Funding Arts BrowardFort Lauderdale, FLBe the spark! project$50K
Lighthouse of Broward CountySunrise, FLSupport for dining in the dark gala$50K
National Pediatric Cancer FoundationTampa, FLSupport 2025 fashion funds the cure$40K
Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NCPublic art installation at dix park$25K
Florida Grand OperaMiami, FL2024-2025 general operating support to nurture florida grand operas presence$25K
Jack & Jill Children's CenterFort Lauderdale, FLSupport early education program - low-income children$25K
Our Fund IncWilton Manors, FLSunshine pride house$25K
Phillips Exeter AcademyExeter, NHFinancial aid fund$25K
Broward College FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLJosephine s. leiser foundation performing program fund$15K
Hope South FloridaFort Lauderdale, FLParsonage renovation$15K
Arts & Culture CenterHollywood, FLGeneral annual program support$10K
Make a Wish Foundation of Southern FloridaMiami, FLGrant wishes to children licing with cancer and other critical illnesses$10K
South Florida PBSBoynton Beach, FLArts, music and culture programming$10K
Children's Opportunity GroupFort Lauderdale, FLAnnual fundraiser - 2025 luncheon$7,500
Stepup MinistryRaleigh, NCFroster strategic growth in our programs$7,500
A Place in Time Christian MinistriesCooper City, FLBasic needs program$5,000
Equine Assisted Therapies of South FloridaBoca Raton, FLEatsf program - therapeutic riding, hippotherapy$5,000
Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper BankHollywood, FLCommunity diaper program$5,000
Holy Cross HealthFort Lauderdale, FLHealing spaces: pediatric therapy and low stimulation room at holy cross$5,000
Jessica June Children's Cancer FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLEmergency financial assistance program - children fighting cancer$5,000
Our Fathers House Soup KitchenPompano Beach, FLProviding essential needs of food, clothing, and care for community's homeless$5,000
Sweet Dream MakersBoca Raton, FLA bed of my own program$5,000
Tomorrows RainbowCoconut Creek, FL2025 childrens bereavement program$5,000

By state: Florida 20 · North Carolina 2 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, administered in care of R Judd Hackleman Olive & Judd, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc 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 Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc give?

Florida (20 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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