The Leni & Peter May Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 13-3557827 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $75,000.
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
81% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $275,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Exempt activities | $200,000 |
| The Wnet Group | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $125,000 |
| Adl Fighting Hate for Good | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $100,000 |
| The 92Ny Street | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $75,000 |
| Conversation on the Green - Common Ground | Washington, CT | Exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy | Kent, CT | Exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Exempt activities | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $30,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | Exempt activities | $25,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | Exempt activities | $25,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | Exempt activities | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $15,000 |
| New York City Center | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | Exempt activities | $3,000 |
| The Bridgewater Land Trust Inc | Bridgewater, CT | Exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Housatonic Valley Association - Heron Society | Cornwall Bridge, CT | Exempt activities | $1,500 |
| Bridgewater Burnham Library | Bridgewater, CT | Exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Bridgewater Scholarship Foundation | Bridgewater, CT | Exempt activities | $1,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department | Bridgewater, CT | Exempt activities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,156,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,895,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610269349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3557827
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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