Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 88-4190836 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.3M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$16M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,333 and $5,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventura Turnberry | Aventura, FL | Charitable contribution | $8,000,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Processing | Charlestown, MA | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Miami Chapter | Hollywood, FL | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| United Hatzalah of Israel | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough - Miami | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Chabad at Hamilton | Clinton, NY | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service | Stamford, CT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | New York City, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Suffern, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| American Zionist Movement | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Greater Miami Hillel - University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Moishe House | Encinitas, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Project Newborn | Hollywood, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Belev Echad | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Ear Peace Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Standwithus | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service | Stamford, CT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable contribution | $3,334 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Lockbox | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,334 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| American Forests | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| First Serve Miami | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| Sbp | New Orleans, LA | Charitable contribution | $3,333 |
| Friends of Zo Artzeinu | Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Lev Lalev | Monsey, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Book Trust | Denver, CO | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Nols - Outdoor Leadership School | Lander, WY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| Stand With US 2024 | Pasadena, CA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Temple Emanu-El | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $360 |
| Park Ave Synagogue | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $360 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,260,470 | 41 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532949349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4190836
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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