Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 65-0347903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$380K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding Arts Broward | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Be the spark! project | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse of Broward County | Sunrise, FL | Support for dining in the dark gala | $50,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Tampa, FL | Support 2025 fashion funds the cure | $40,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Raleigh, NC | Public art installation at dix park | $25,000 |
| Florida Grand Opera | Miami, FL | 2024-2025 general operating support to nurture florida grand operas presence | $25,000 |
| Jack & Jill Children's Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support early education program - low-income children | $25,000 |
| Our Fund Inc | Wilton Manors, FL | Sunshine pride house | $25,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | Financial aid fund | $25,000 |
| Broward College Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Josephine S. leiser foundation performing program fund | $15,000 |
| Hope South Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Parsonage renovation | $15,000 |
| Arts & Culture Center | Hollywood, FL | General annual program support | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Southern Florida | Miami, FL | Grant wishes to children licing with cancer and other critical illnesses | $10,000 |
| South Florida Pbs | Boynton Beach, FL | Arts, music and culture programming | $10,000 |
| Children's Opportunity Group | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Annual fundraiser - 2025 luncheon | $7,500 |
| Stepup Ministry | Raleigh, NC | Froster strategic growth in our programs | $7,500 |
| A Place in Time Christian Ministries | Cooper City, FL | Basic needs program | $5,000 |
| Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida | Boca Raton, FL | Eatsf program - therapeutic riding, hippotherapy | $5,000 |
| Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank | Hollywood, FL | Community diaper program | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Health | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Healing spaces: pediatric therapy and low stimulation room at holy cross | $5,000 |
| Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Emergency financial assistance program - children fighting cancer | $5,000 |
| Our Fathers House Soup Kitchen | Pompano Beach, FL | Providing essential needs of food, clothing, and care for community's homeless | $5,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Boca Raton, FL | A bed of my own program | $5,000 |
| Tomorrows Rainbow | Coconut Creek, FL | 2025 childrens bereavement program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $508,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532769349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0347903
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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