Leifur Eiriksson Foundation
Accepts applications
Leifur Eiriksson Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $253,700 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$253,700
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.4 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $260,657 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,657 | 11 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $253,700 | 11 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen E Torgersen 1209 Redbud Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 981-2061 |
| What to submit | Applications can be mailed to the above address or submitted online at www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/apply/login. Applicants should have official transcripts sent directly to the foundation unless they have completed a final degree more than three years ago. Three letters of reference must be submitted by persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional work. Applicants who submit their application online must mail in a signature page by the december deadline. |
| Deadlines | Applications and letters of reference must be received by the first thursday in december. |
| Restrictions | The leifur eiriksson foundation funds scholars from U.S. Universities for graduate research or study at universities in iceland, and scholars from universities in iceland to conduct research or study at universities in the united states. Recipients are chosen by the foundation's board of trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar's behalf. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leifur Eiriksson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $140,478 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $47,980 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $22,199 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $22,980 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $22,199 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $20,878 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $19,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristrun Heimisdottir
- Susan G Harris
- Margo E Eppard
- Jennifer N Grayburn
- Ragnhildur Helgadottir
- James E Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Leifur Eiriksson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications and letters of reference must be received by the first thursday in december..
How much does Leifur Eiriksson Foundation give?
$253,700 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Leifur Eiriksson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristrun Heimisdottir (Trustee), Susan G Harris (Trustee/Secretary), Margo E Eppard (Treasurer) and Jennifer N Grayburn (Trustee/Chair) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Leifur Eiriksson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.