Private foundation · EIN 87-1063483 · Raleigh, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Linda J Leith Family 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: 16 grants paid, $155K total, median $9,000. 69% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$155K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in NC
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Veterans Life CenterRaleigh, NCVeterans support$25K
Woodson CenterWashington, DCEconomic training and assistance to underserved communities$20K
White Memorial Presbyterian Foundation IncRaleigh, NCReligious services$12K
Informed Consent Action NetworkHouston, TXHealthcare research and advocacy$10K
Ludwig von Mises Institute for Austrian Economics IncAuburn, ALEducational research and education$10K
Reaching U - a Foundation for UruguayKey Biscayne, FLEducation and teacher training support$10K
Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, MEEcological protection$10K
Raleigh Rescue MissionRaleigh, NCAid for homeless individuals$10K
Hope ReinsRaleigh, NCHeal trauma through connectedness to animals$8,000
Inter-Faith Food ShuttleRaleigh, NCCombat food insecurity$8,000
Meals on Wheels of Wake County IncRaleigh, NCFood assistance for isolated individuals$8,000
Wcpe-FmWake Forest, NCMusical enrichment$8,000
Childrens Hope AllianceBarium Springs, NCCreate stable homes for families$5,000
North Carolina Symphony FoundationRaleigh, NCMusical enrichment$5,000
Durham Rescue MissionDurham, NCAid for homeless individuals$3,000
Foundation of HopeRaleigh, NCChildren's mental health research$3,000

By state: North Carolina 11 · District of Columbia 1 · Texas 1 · Alabama 1 · Florida 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Linda J Leith Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, administered in care of Leumel H Gibbons III, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Linda J Leith Family 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 Linda J Leith Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 16 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Linda J Leith Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (11 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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