Leen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,600 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,800 and the largest $25,000. 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$102,600
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,800
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$241,616
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $196,596 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $162,500 | 27 | $205,587 |
| 2022 | $171,900 | 19 | $217,032 |
| 2023 | $217,500 | 44 | $184,402 |
| 2024 | $196,596 | 50 | $167,905 |
| 2025 | $102,600 | 16 | $241,616 |
How to apply
Leen 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 Leen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $28,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan JCC | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Lilith Publications Inc | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Princeton Inc | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Kanfe Shemesh | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Lawrence Hopewell Trail | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Pinelands Preservation | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Memri (Mid East Reporting) | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $4,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $3,600 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Garden Theatre | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Hetz | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| New Jersey Conservation | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Sourland Conservancy | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Friends of Princeton Open Space | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Ozark Riverways | Unrestricted support of organization's tax exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eli Obus
- Eve Coulson
- Lucy Obus
- Nelson Obus
Questions people ask
Does Leen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leen Foundation Inc give?
$102,600 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,800.
Who runs Leen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Eli Obus (Trustee), Eve Coulson (Trustee), Lucy Obus (Trustee) and Nelson Obus (Trustee).
What does Leen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.