Iris and Junming Le Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Iris and Junming Le Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $956,600 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $70,800 and the largest $540,000. 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$956,600
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$70,800
- Largest grant$540,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $885,000 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 | $967,100 | 5 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $885,000 | 5 | $20.7 million |
| 2025 | $956,600 | 6 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
Iris and Junming Le 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 Iris and Junming Le Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $540,000 |
| New York | 5 | $416,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Ubs Optimus Foundation Fund | General philanthropy | $540,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian | Medical research | $250,000 |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute | Educational | $110,000 |
| Organizing Committee for the Flushing Poetry Festival | Cultural | $31,600 |
| Institute of Chung-Hwa Buddhist Culture Inc | Religious | $22,000 |
| Friends of Grace Church School | Educational | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Junming Le
- Sai Hong Yan
- Daniella Loh
Questions people ask
Does Iris and Junming Le Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Iris and Junming Le Foundation give?
$956,600 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $70,800.
Who runs Iris and Junming Le Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Junming Le (Trustee), Sai Hong Yan (Trustee) and Daniella Loh (Trustee).
What does Iris and Junming Le Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.