Liebchen's Gift Foundation
Invitation OnlyEast Amherst, New York · EIN 82-3750837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.6M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $58,600 and $101,784.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
76% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Cen | Scottsdale, AZ | Animal welfare | $3,277,500 |
| Exotic Feline Rescue | Center Point, IN | Animal welfare | $780,000 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears the San Diego | Alpine, CA | Animal welfare | $268,551 |
| Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge | Eureka Springs, AR | Animal welfare | $187,500 |
| Yellow River Animal Sanctuary | Liburn, GA | Animal welfare | $170,000 |
| Erie County SPCA | West Senca, NY | Animal welfare | $101,784 |
| White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary | Akron, NY | Animal welfare | $95,000 |
| Fido Friends of Indianapolis Dogs | Indianapolis, IN | Animal welfare | $90,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Knab, UT | Animal welfare | $90,000 |
| Indy Neighborhood Cats | Indianapolis, IN | Animal welfare | $75,000 |
| Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animals | Kailuakona, HI | Animal welfare | $70,000 |
| Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary | Scottsdale, AZ | Animal welfare | $70,000 |
| Ten Lives Club | Blasdell, NY | Animal welfare | $63,400 |
| Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary | Mt Juliet, TN | Animal welfare | $60,000 |
| Hasty's Haven Inc | Liberty, SC | Animal welfare | $60,000 |
| Montana Wild Wing Recovery Center | Kalispell, MT | Animal welfare | $58,600 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Friends of Big Bear Valley | Fawnskin, CA | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Southside Animal Shelter | Indianapolis, IN | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Critter Haven | Vero Beach, FL | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Feedmore of Wny Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Human welfare | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,613,335 | 21 |
| 2024 | $1,211,937 | 19 |
| 2023 | $533,160 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621489349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3750837
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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