Lief Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lief Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,241 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $22,241 and the largest $58,500. 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$83,241
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$22,241
- Largest grant$58,500
- Assets$302,643
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $17,000 | 2 | $373,162 |
| 2024 | $83,241 | 3 | $302,643 |
How to apply
Lief 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lief Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Virginia. It also paid $80,741 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Social Project | General funds | $58,500 |
| New Paradise Orphanage Centre | General funds | $22,241 |
| Cafamerica | General funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ali Safavi
Questions people ask
Does Lief Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lief Foundation Inc give?
$83,241 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $22,241.
Who runs Lief Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ali Safavi (Director).
What does Lief Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.