Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $294,685 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $65,600. 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$294,685
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$65,600
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $205,925 the year before.
65% 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 | $205,925 | 14 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $294,685 | 17 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable 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 Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $203,365 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $41,450 |
| Illinois | 2 | $41,170 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Efrat Development Foundation USA | General donation | $65,600 |
| Friends of Chabad of Hebron | General donation | $65,000 |
| Kuman Inc | General donation | $39,770 |
| Friends of Chabad Tzfat | General donation | $30,000 |
| Bet Elazrki | General donation | $17,450 |
| Rabbinical College of America | General donation | $14,000 |
| Beis Moshe Inc | General donation | $11,250 |
| Cheder Yaldei Menachem | General donation | $10,000 |
| Mothers of Crown Heights | General donation | $10,000 |
| United Lubavitcher Yeshiva | General donation | $7,265 |
| Chabad Outreach in Israel | General donation | $7,200 |
| Associated Beth Rivka School for Girls Inc | General donation | $6,250 |
| Committee for Jewish Advancement | General donation | $5,000 |
| Shimon & Yehudis Leiter Family Fund Inc | General donation | $2,000 |
| Camp Chayolei Hamelech | General donation | $1,500 |
| Just One Chesed | General donation | $1,400 |
| Society for the Promotion of Jewish Education | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gutol Leiter
- Shimon Leiter
- Rosie Sandman
Questions people ask
Does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation give?
$294,685 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gutol Leiter (Trustee), Shimon Leiter (Trustee) and Rosie Sandman (Trustee).
What does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.