The Kors Le Pere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kors Le Pere Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $167,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$167,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 34 | $22.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 39 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
The Kors Le Pere 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 The Kors Le Pere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 6 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Live Inc | General support | $167,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $100,000 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center | General support | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | General support | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | General support | $50,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Publicolor | General support | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $30,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | General support | $25,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $20,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | General support | $15,095 |
| Amfar the Foundation for AIDS | General support | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Asolo Theater Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Equality Florida Institute Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Florida Justice Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Gay Mens Health Crisis | General support | $10,000 |
| Hearing Heatlh Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| John & Mable Ringling Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | General support | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Manatee Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee | General support | $5,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | General support | $5,000 |
| Panthera | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Memorial Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Kors
- Lance Le Pere
Questions people ask
Does The Kors Le Pere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kors Le Pere Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Kors Le Pere Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Kors (President) and Lance Le Pere (Secretary and Treasurer).
What does The Kors Le Pere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.