
LEICHTAG FOUNDATION
LEICHTAG FOUNDATION
ENCINITAS, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
33-0466189
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led

LEICHTAG FOUNDATION
ENCINITAS, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
33-0466189
•
•
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
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The Leichtag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C., having disbursed $2.7 million across 399 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Leichtag Foundation honors the legacy of Lee and Toni Leichtag through igniting and inspiring vibrant Jewish life, advancing self-sufficiency and stimulating social entrepreneurship in coastal North San Diego County and Jerusalem.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Populations
7
Adults
Children and youth
Interfaith groups
Jewish people
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Activists
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC
$4.1M
6%
SCRIPPS HEALTH
$4M
6%

COASTAL ROOTS FARM
$3.4M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEICHTAG FOUNDATION?
No. LEICHTAG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEICHTAG FOUNDATION give?
LEICHTAG FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 LEICHTAG FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEICHTAG FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEICHTAG FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEICHTAG FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEICHTAG FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEICHTAG FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC, SCRIPPS HEALTH, and COASTAL ROOTS FARM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEICHTAG FOUNDATION?
LEICHTAG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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