Leonard Litz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leonard Litz Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $6,775 and the largest $170,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$6,775
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 55 | $907,222 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 72 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Leonard Litz 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leonard Litz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $529,759 |
| Connecticut | 26 | $363,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $64,000 |
| California | 3 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $43,550 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamda Legal | General support | $170,000 |
| Bridgeport Pride Center Inc | General support | $131,000 |
| Triangle Community Center | General support | $119,500 |
| City College Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| The Loft | General support | $60,000 |
| Glaad | General support | $52,200 |
| Centerlink | General support | $50,000 |
| The Pride Network | General support | $39,000 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah | General support | $35,000 |
| New Haven Pride Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Ali-Forney Center | General support | $27,500 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Milwauke LGBT Community Center | General support | $25,000 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights | General support | $25,000 |
| Odyssey Teen Camp | General support | $25,000 |
| Outright Vermont | General support | $25,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepeneurs Eqct | General support | $25,000 |
| Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts | General support | $22,500 |
| Mazzoni Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Washington Blade Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Youthpride Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| National LGBTQ Task Force | General support | $15,000 |
| Roxbury Youthworks | General support | $15,000 |
| Sam and Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth | General support | $15,000 |
| The Frederick Center of Maryland | General support | $15,000 |
| Victory Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| Aclu-Ct | General support | $10,000 |
| Bayard Rustin Community Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York New Pride Agenda | General support | $10,000 |
| Hibiscus Rose Therapy Open Collective Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Mama Dragons | General support | $10,000 |
| Middletown Pride | General support | $10,000 |
| The Gay and Lesbian Review | General support | $10,000 |
| Tmi Project Starling Productions | General support | $10,000 |
| Trans Community of New England | General support | $10,000 |
| Black Rock Theater | General support | $7,500 |
| Interact | General support | $6,050 |
| Bridgeport Film Festival | General support | $5,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | General support | $5,000 |
| Roc Prideability Arc Foundation of Monroe | General support | $4,030 |
Officers and trustees
- F Elliot Leonard
- Roger A Litz
- Andrew Mitchell-Namdar
- Robyn Schlesinger
- Anthony Crisci
- Colin Hosten
Questions people ask
Does Leonard Litz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonard Litz Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $6,775.
Who runs Leonard Litz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists F Elliot Leonard (Trustee), Roger A Litz (Trustee), Andrew Mitchell-Namdar (Trustee) and Robyn Schlesinger (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Leonard Litz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and arts and culture.