Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Doral, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $190,000 and the largest $1.0 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$190,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$20,707
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
75% 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 | $1.1 million | 6 | $417,833 |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 8 | $20,707 |
How to apply
Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable 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.
What Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $789,286 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida International University Fnd Inc | Charity | $1.0 million |
| University of Miami | Charity | $1.0 million |
| John Hopkins University | Charity | $789,286 |
| St Agnes Catholic Church | Charity | $230,000 |
| La Liga Contra el Cancer Inc | Charity | $150,000 |
| Florida Victorious Foundation | Charity | $50,000 |
| Daughters Charity St Vincent (Hijas de la Caridad) | Charity | $32,000 |
| Lions Clubs International Foundation | Charity | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leon Benjamin Jr
- Kuck Odalys
- Campa Felipe Mavileibys
- Espenkotter Alex
Questions people ask
Does Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $190,000.
Who runs Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leon Benjamin Jr (President), Kuck Odalys (Secretary), Campa Felipe Mavileibys (Director) and Espenkotter Alex (Director).
What does Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.