The Leever Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leever Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $652,440 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $203,640. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$652,440
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$203,640
- Assets$30.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,310 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $495,250 | 47 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $460,310 | 52 | $28.0 million |
| 2025 | $652,440 | 56 | $30.8 million |
How to apply
The Leever 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Leever Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 45 | $624,390 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $4,200 |
| California | 2 | $3,250 |
| Vermont | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The People's Place | Program support | $203,640 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | Program support | $35,500 |
| Naugatuck Valley Project Inc | Program support | $34,000 |
| Save Girls on Fyer Inc | Program support | $32,500 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Program support | $30,000 |
| Higher Heights | Program support | $30,000 |
| Nest (Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury) | Program support | $24,000 |
| Bridge to Success | Program support | $20,000 |
| She Leads Justice | Program support | $20,000 |
| Madre Latina Organization Inc | Program support | $19,000 |
| Connecticut Community Foundation Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Caring for Bethlehem | Program support | $10,250 |
| Bend the Arc - A Jewish Partnership for Justice | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Hispanic Coalition | Program support | $10,000 |
| Elena's Light Inc | Program support | $8,000 |
| Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries Inc | Program support | $7,000 |
| Rivera Memorial Foundation | Program support | $7,000 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Mission of Waterbury | Program support | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Waterbury | Program support | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Program support | $6,750 |
| Afro Caribbean Cultural Center (Accc) | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Partners in Action | Program support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Junior Republic Association Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America | Program support | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury | Program support | $5,000 |
| First Church of Bethlehem | Program support | $5,000 |
| Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Bethlehem Public Library | Program support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Institute for American Indian Studies | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mattatuck Museum | Program support | $5,000 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Piney Woods School | Program support | $5,000 |
| Shakesperience Productions Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| The United Way of Greater Waterbury | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wellmore Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Hart
- M Leever
- S Harte
- S White
- A Leever
- D Coles
- C Navarro
- B Tajildeen
- T Diaz
Questions people ask
Does The Leever Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leever Foundation give?
$652,440 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Leever Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists D Hart (Treasurer/Director), M Leever (Vice President/Director), S Harte (Secretary/Director) and S White (Chief Executive Officer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Leever Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and faith communities.