Leichtag Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncinitas, California · EIN 33-0466189 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$12.6M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$71M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $10,211,780 |
| Jerusalem Philanthropic Initiatives | Jerusalem, IS | General operating support | $970,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $633,740 |
| Jgive Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | Jerusalem, IL | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $311,350 |
| Coastal Roots Farm 1 | Encinitas, CA | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| Impact Cubed | Encinitas, CA | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $50,000 |
| Keren Shituf Tormin Donor-Advised Fundltd | Shfayim, IS | Donor advised funds for lf grantmaking | $38,100 |
| Moishe House | Encinitas, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Temech Inc | New York, NY | Communa program | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Family JCC of Sd County | LA Jolla, CA | Celebration gala | $20,000 |
| Multifaith Alliance | New York, NY | Emergency support | $18,000 |
| 70 Faces Media | New York, NY | Community program | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 2024 heart & soul gala | $12,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Interest free loan funds | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | October 7th community event | $10,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | Leichtag foundation annual membership | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Standing together symposium | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Jeffrey r solomon event | $3,600 |
| San Diego Botanic Garden | Encinitas, CA | Leichtag foundation annual membership | $2,500 |
| Impact Cubed | Encinitas, CA | Community program | $550 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,626,620 | 20 |
| 2023 | $2,722,451 | 49 |
| 2022 | $4,029,142 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0466189
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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