Le Foundation
Accepts applications
Le Foundation is a private foundation in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $223,400 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$223,400
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 30 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $223,400 | 27 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ha Thanh Le 116 Bates Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (270) 737-3362 |
| What to submit | In the form of a letter accompanied by current financial statments and budget information. |
What Le Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 9 | $206,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney | Religious | $140,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | Religious | $30,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| St Ambrose Catholic Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Humanitarian | $4,000 |
| Archdiocese of Louisville | Education | $3,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| St John Center for Homeless Men | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Clarity Solutions | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Vet | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Foundation for International Comm Assist | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Fund for Vocations | Religious | $1,000 |
| International Catholic Migration Commission | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Priests for Life | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Marist Brothers | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Veteran of Foreign Wars | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Religious | $500 |
| American Bible Society | Religious | $500 |
| Augustine Institute | Religious | $500 |
| Judical Watch | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Fraternity of Priests | Religious | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Ha Thanh Le
Questions people ask
Does Le Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Le Foundation give?
$223,400 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Le Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ha Thanh Le (Trustee).
What does Le Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.