Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation

NEWTON SQUARE, PA EIN: 47-1108283

The Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, established in 2014. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation providing philanthropic support to various charitable organizations and causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+0.1% YoY

Grant Count

-12.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+14.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides unrestricted funds to its grantees, indicating a broad philanthropic approach without restriction to specific subject areas. The foundation has demonstrated support across education, human services, and cultural organizations. Notable recipients have included the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Art21, and The Barnes Foundation.

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

**: $500 to $80,000

Average Grant

Amount**: Varies by program, ranging from approximately $3,786 to $19,375

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, California, Colorado, and other locations throughout the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $2.8M (67%)

Massachusetts $390K (9%)

New York $328K (8%)

California $160K (4%)

District of Columbia $83K (2%)

Colorado $75K (2%)

New Hampshire $70K (2%)

Florida $53K (1%)

+9 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina New Hampshire New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania PW Virginia Washington

Cities

ABINGTONALEXANDRIAALLGHENY CENTERATLANTAAVONBAKERSVILLEBOSTONBOULDERBROOKLYNBRYN MAWRCAMBRIDGECHELSEACHILMARKCLAREMONTCLEVELANDCOLORADO SPRINGSCONCORDCONSHOHOCKENEDWARDSGLEN ROCK

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent available filings:

Total Assets: $17.6 million to $19.7 million
Annual Revenue: $1.96 million (2024)
Annual Expenses: $1.43 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $0
Giving Rate: 7.7%

The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with investment income and dividends as primary revenue sources.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

241 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alma Lewis ($75,000), Art21 Inc ($75,000), Barnes Foundation ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABINGTON HEALTH FOUNDATION ABINGTON, PA	IN SUPPORT OF THE ONGOING WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN AT THE ASPLUNDH CANCER PAVILION	$10,000
ALMA LEWIS PITTSBURGH, PA	$50K FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY ARTISTS EXHIBITION AND $25K FOR PUBLICATION FOR THE ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION	$75,000
APERTURE CHELSEA, NY	DESIGNATED TOWARDS THE ANNUAL FUND	$2,500
ARIA412 PITTSBURGH, PA	UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$5,000
ART21 INC NEW YORK, NY	THIRD AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF FFCFS $225,000 COMMITMENT TO CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS	$75,000
BARNES FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA	BARNES FOUNDATION EXHIBITION FUND ($50,000) AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE BARNES ART ADVENTURES PROGRAM ($25,000)	$75,000
BLOOMFIELD GARFIELD CORP PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	$10,000
BOSTON ART REVIEW CAMBRIDGE, MA	UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$1,250
BRITISH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY	DOWNSIDE SCHOOL FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES	$10,000
BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL FOUNDATION BRYN MAWR, PA	UNRESTRICTED	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by the Fleischner family, who serve in governance roles without compensation:

Leslie A. Fleischner — President/Chairman
Hans G. Fleischner — Vice President/Director
Christopher C. Fleischner — Secretary/Director
David A. Fleischner — Treasurer/Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID A FLEISCHNER	TREASURER/ DIRECTOR	1	—
CHRISTOPHER C FLEISCHNER	SECRETARY/ DIRECTOR	1	—
LESLIE A FLEISCHNER	PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics: • **Grant Range**: $500 to $80,000 • **Median Grant Amount**: $10,000 • **Average Grant Amount**: Varies by program, ranging from approximately $3,786 to $19,375 • **Annual Giving**: Approximately $1.3 million to $1.9 million in recent years • **Grant Volume**: The foundation awarded 240 grants across its history, with 27 grants documented in recent filings The foundation offers multiple grant programs fo…

Where does Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, California, Colorado, and other locations throughout the United States.

What size grants does Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation awarded 75 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1108283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.