The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation
The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
31-6633021
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation
NEW YORK, NY, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
31-6633021
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
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The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Washington, D.C., and Georgia. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Private Foundation
Cause Areas
5
Education
Religion
International relations
Philanthropy
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Populations
3
Adults
Children and youth
Israeli Community
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LEFFELL SCHOOL
$4.3M
17%

United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York
$2.4M
10%
AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
$2.2M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation?
No. The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation give?
The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LEFFELL SCHOOL, United Jewish Appeal - Federation Of Jewish Philanthropies Of New York, and AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation?
The Lisa and Michael Leffell Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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