Private foundation · EIN 84-3686034 · Fairfield, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leonard Litz Foundation

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: 72 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $6,775. 36% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
72
$1.3M
Median grant
$6,775
Stays in CT
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lamda LegalNew York, NYGeneral support$170K
Bridgeport Pride Center IncBridgeport, CTGeneral support$131K
Triangle Community CenterNorwalk, CTGeneral support$120K
City College FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$100K
The LoftWhite Plains, NYGeneral support$60K
GlaadNew York, NYGeneral support$52K
CenterlinkFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$50K
The Pride NetworkNewark, NJGeneral support$39K
Congregation Beit Simchat TorahNew York, NYGeneral support$35K
New Haven Pride CenterNew Haven, CTGeneral support$30K
Ali-Forney CenterNew York, NYGeneral support$28K
Hetrick-Martin InstituteNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Milwauke Lgbt Community CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$25K
National Center for Lesbian RightsSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$25K
Odyssey Teen CampArdsley, NYGeneral support$25K
Outright VermontBurlington, VTGeneral support$25K
Social & Environmental Entrepeneurs EqctCalabasas, CAGeneral support$25K
Norwalk Conservatory of the ArtsNorwalk, CTGeneral support$23K
Mazzoni CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$20K
Washington Blade FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
Youthpride IncProvidence, RIGeneral support$20K
National Lgbtq Task ForceWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
Roxbury YouthworksRoxbury Crossing, MAGeneral support$15K
Sam and Devorah Foundation for Trans YouthChatham, NJGeneral support$15K
The Frederick Center of MarylandFrederick, MDGeneral support$15K
Victory InstituteWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
Aclu-CtHartford, CTGeneral support$10K
Bayard Rustin Community CenterPrinceton, NJGeneral support$10K
Fund for the City of New York New Pride AgendaNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Hibiscus Rose Therapy Open Collective FoundationCovina, CAGeneral support$10K
Mama DragonsSyracuse, UTGeneral support$10K
Middletown PrideMiddletown, CTGeneral support$10K
The Gay and Lesbian ReviewBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Tmi Project Starling ProductionsKingston, NYGeneral support$10K
Trans Community of New EnglandBoston, MAGeneral support$10K
Black Rock TheaterFairfield, CTGeneral support$7,500
InteractSudbury, MAGeneral support$6,050
Bridgeport Film FestivalBridgeport, CTGeneral support$5,000
Kids in CrisisGreenwich, CTGeneral support$5,000
Roc Prideability Arc Foundation of MonroeRochester, NYGeneral support$4,030
Waterbury Pride Afro Caribbean Cultural CenterWaterbury, CTGeneral support$3,000
Granby's Got PrideGranby, CTGeneral support$2,500
Love Your LabelsWorcester, MAGeneral support$2,500
Out Film Fest CtHartford, CTGeneral support$2,500
Soar TogetherRedding, CTGeneral support$2,500
Darien Pride Co Triangle Community CenterNorwalk, CTGeneral support$2,000
Greenwich Pride Wilton PrideWilton, CTGeneral support$2,000
Peekskill PridePeekskill, NYGeneral support$2,000
Pryede Community GroupRye, NYGeneral support$2,000
Funders for Lgbtq IssuesNew York, NYGeneral support$1,029
Bethel Pride Co Triangle Community CenterNorwalk, CTGeneral support$1,000
Christ ChurchEaston, CTGeneral support$1,000
Easton Pride Triangle Community CenterNorwalk, CTGeneral support$1,000
Pelham Pride Accent DanceNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Pound Ridge PridePound Ridge, NYGeneral support$1,000
Stamford PrideStamford, CTGeneral support$1,000
West Hartford PrideWest Hartford, CTGeneral support$1,000
Danbury Pride Apex Cultural CenterDanbury, CTGeneral support$500
Dei of Bedford Co the Loft Lgbt CenterWhite Plains, NYGeneral support$500
Dutchess County Pride CenterPoughkeepsie, NYGeneral support$500

By state: New York 24 · Connecticut 26 · New Jersey 3 · California 3 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

Leonard Litz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut, administered in care of F Elliot Leonard, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Leonard Litz 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 Leonard Litz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 72 grants, a median of $6,775.

Where does Leonard Litz Foundation give?

New York (24 grants), Connecticut (26 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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