The Leir Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Leir Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.7 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3.5 million and the largest $5.0 million. 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$12.7 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3.5 million
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$115 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $5.6 million | 3 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $12.7 million | 4 | $115 million |
How to apply
The Leir Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Connecticut. It also paid $5.0 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $7.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PONT DE VUE Stiftung | Grants for donee's exempt purpose | $5.0 million |
| The Leir Retreat Center | Support of operation of programs for disadvantaged children and conference center for charitable organizations | $3.6 million |
| See Attachment A | Grants for donee's exempt purpose | $3.3 million |
| See Attachment A | Grants for donee's exempt purpose | $803,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Kuhn
- Markus Fuchs
- Joseph Whalen
- Paul Cambrai-Bell
- Dr Jack S C Fong MD
Questions people ask
Does The Leir Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leir Foundation Inc give?
$12.7 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3.5 million.
Who runs The Leir Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie Kuhn (Assistant Sec'y), Markus Fuchs (Dir/Pres/Sec'y/Assistant Treas), Joseph Whalen (Dir/Chair/Treas) and Paul Cambrai-Bell (Director & VP) among 5 officers and trustees.