Paul Liebman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul Liebman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$54.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $390,000 | 11 | $34.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 37 | $42.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 46 | $54.6 million |
How to apply
Paul Liebman Family 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.
What Paul Liebman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 21 | $635,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $225,000 |
| New York | 6 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $170,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 5 | $85,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Empowerment | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Greenwood Project | General purposes | $100,000 |
| National Regional Defense Council (NRDC) | General purposes | $100,000 |
| One Simple Wish | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Casa for Children Inc (Court Appointed Special Advocates) | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Children's Healing Art Project | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Churches United in Ministry (Chum) | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Damiano Center | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Path Home | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Reading Power | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Rose Haven | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Pueblo Unido PDX | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Equine Sanctuary of Ojai | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Lena Foundation | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Multnomah Bar Foundation | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Mentor North | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Cultivate Initiatives | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Free Geek | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Human Appeal Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Native American Rehabilitation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Pear | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Project Ledo | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Rosewood Initiative | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Sunstone Montessori School | General purposes | $20,000 |
| White Salmon Boat Library | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Columbia Gorge Casa | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Earthrise Law Center - Lewis & Clark Law School | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Entre Amigos | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Blueprint Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Camp Kesem - George Washington University | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Communnity Support Services (Work Day Program) | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Historic US Route 20 | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis S Harrison
- Peter Liebman
- Katherine Lesueur
- Henry Lesueur
- Nicholas Chase Edgerton
- Constance Edgerton
- Meredith Freshley
Questions people ask
Does Paul Liebman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul Liebman Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Paul Liebman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis S Harrison (President & Director), Peter Liebman (Secretary & Director), Katherine Lesueur (Director) and Henry Lesueur (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Paul Liebman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.