Theodore and Wilda Leiser Foundation
Invitation OnlyDunmore, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-6645947 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$78K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,515
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,515 and $6,516.
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
45% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | West Myack, NY | Charity | $13,031 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Charity | $6,516 |
| American Heart Assoc | New York, NY | Charity | $6,516 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Pottsville, PA | Religion | $6,516 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Charity | $6,515 |
| S Central Pa Ch Alzheimers Assoc | Harrisburg, PA | Charity | $6,515 |
| Schuylkill County Society for Pediatric Orthopedics | Pottsville, PA | Charity | $6,515 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Charity | $6,515 |
| St John's Evangelical Luth Church | Tamaqua, PA | Religion | $6,515 |
| St John's United Church of Christ | Tamaqua, PA | Religion | $6,515 |
| Tamaqua Area High School | Tamaqua, PA | Education | $6,515 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,184 | 11 |
| 2023 | $81,643 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101491
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6645947
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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