Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $380,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$380,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $508,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $508,000 | 16 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $380,000 | 23 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Josephine S Leiser 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 Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $322,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $32,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Arts Broward | Be the spark! Project | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse of Broward County | Support for dining in the dark gala | $50,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Support 2025 fashion funds the cure | $40,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Public art installation at dix park | $25,000 |
| Florida Grand Opera | 2024-2025 general operating support to nurture florida grand operas presence | $25,000 |
| Jack & Jill Children's Center | Support early education program - low-income children | $25,000 |
| Our Fund Inc | Sunshine pride house | $25,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Financial aid fund | $25,000 |
| Broward College Foundation | Josephine s. Leiser foundation performing program fund | $15,000 |
| Hope South Florida | Parsonage renovation | $15,000 |
| Arts & Culture Center | General annual program support | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Southern Florida | Grant wishes to children licing with cancer and other critical illnesses | $10,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Arts, music and culture programming | $10,000 |
| Children's Opportunity Group | Annual fundraiser - 2025 luncheon | $7,500 |
| Stepup Ministry | Froster strategic growth in our programs | $7,500 |
| A Place in Time Christian Ministries | Basic needs program | $5,000 |
| Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida | Eatsf program - therapeutic riding, hippotherapy | $5,000 |
| Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank | Community diaper program | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Health | Healing spaces: pediatric therapy and low stimulation room at holy cross | $5,000 |
| Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation | Emergency financial assistance program - children fighting cancer | $5,000 |
| Our Fathers House Soup Kitchen | Providing essential needs of food, clothing, and care for community's homeless | $5,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | A bed of my own program | $5,000 |
| Tomorrows Rainbow | 2025 childrens bereavement program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Judd
- Christine Hussey
- Ruth Turner Camp
- Stephen B Turner Camp
Questions people ask
Does Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc give?
$380,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert B Judd (President-Treasurer), Christine Hussey (Vice-President), Ruth Turner Camp (Secretary (Until 2/3/25)) and Stephen B Turner Camp (Secretary (From 2/3/25)).
What does Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.