The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$384,198
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $20,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,000 | 8 | $429,156 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 9 | $406,731 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 6 | $384,198 |
How to apply
The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opica | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| UCLA Lung Health Innovation Fund | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jed Leiber
- Oliver Leiber
Questions people ask
Does The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jed Leiber (Trustee) and Oliver Leiber (Trustee).
What does The Jerome Leiber Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.