L E Foundation Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26K in total assets.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26K
-9.0% YoY
Revenue
—
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$3K
-49.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L E Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About L E Foundation Trust
Based on IRS filings
L E Foundation Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,775 | $28,323 | $33,642 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | $2,548 | $5,000 | $50,743 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $5,000 | $48,453 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,384 | $1,632 | $2,320 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE F PAYNE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BRIAN PAYNE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L E Foundation Trust?
L E Foundation Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $26K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is L E Foundation Trust?
As of 2024, L E Foundation Trust holds $26K in total assets.
Where does L E Foundation Trust operate?
L E Foundation Trust has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, Texas.
How much is L E Foundation Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, L E Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is L E Foundation Trust's EIN?
L E Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0667809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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