The Leir Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 06-1466481 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$12.7M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$3,269,614
Total assets$115.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $803,000 and $3,649,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONT DE VUE Stiftung | Mollens, SZ | Grants for donee's exempt purpose | $5,000,000 |
| The Leir Retreat Center | Ridgefield, CT | Support of operation of programs for disadvantaged children and conference center for charitable organizations | $3,649,000 |
| See Attachment a | Ridgefield, CT | Grants for donee's exempt purpose | $3,269,614 |
| See Attachment a | Ridgefield, CT | Grants for donee's exempt purpose | $803,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,721,614 | 4 |
| 2023 | $5,567,343 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632529349100133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1466481
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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