Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation is a private foundation in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,184 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,515 and the largest $13,031. 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$78,184
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,515
- Largest grant$13,031
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $81,643 the year before.
9% 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 | $81,643 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $78,184 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Theodore & Wilda Leiser 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 Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $39,091 |
| New York | 2 | $19,547 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $6,516 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,515 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,515 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Charity | $13,031 |
| American Cancer Society | Charity | $6,516 |
| American Heart Assoc | Charity | $6,516 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Religion | $6,516 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Charity | $6,515 |
| S Central Pa CH Alzheimers Assoc | Charity | $6,515 |
| Schuylkill County Society for Pediatric Orthopedics | Charity | $6,515 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Charity | $6,515 |
| St John's Evangelical Luth Church | Religion | $6,515 |
| St John's United Church of Christ | Religion | $6,515 |
| Tamaqua Area High School | Education | $6,515 |
Officers and trustees
- Fidelity Bank Trust Department
Questions people ask
Does Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation give?
$78,184 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,515.
Who runs Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fidelity Bank Trust Department (Trustee).
What does Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.