Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8.0 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$8.3 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $25,000 | 1 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 41 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Paul and Lynn Leight 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 Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $8.1 million |
| New York | 15 | $108,804 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,833 |
| California | 3 | $10,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $3,333 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura Turnberry | Charitable contribution | $8.0 million |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Processing | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Miami Chapter | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| United Hatzalah of Israel | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough - Miami | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Chabad at Hamilton | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| American Zionist Movement | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Greater Miami Hillel - University of Miami | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Hillel International | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Moishe House | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Project Newborn | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Belev Echad | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Ear Peace Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Standwithus | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | Charitable contribution | $3,334 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Lockbox | Charitable contribution | $3,334 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| American Forests | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| First Serve Miami | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| SBP | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| Friends of Zo Artzeinu | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Lev Lalev | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Book Trust | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Penn Hillel | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Nols - Outdoor Leadership School | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| Stand With US 2024 | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Charitable contribution | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Leight
- Nathan Leight
- Deborah Moussally
- Lynn Leight
- Lewis Leight
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Leight (Officer), Nathan Leight (Officer), Deborah Moussally (Officer) and Lynn Leight (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.