L4 Foundation is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and primarily funds charitable gifts to various nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$375K
+10.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$188K
+10.1% YoY
Grantmaking
L4 Foundation made 34 grants in the most recent fiscal year. The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program supporting diverse charitable organizations, including recipients such as The Door Friends of Fontaine.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in Jericho, New York and operates from this base.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (as of December 31, 2024):
- Total Assets: $5,147,281
- Total Revenues: $577,695
- Total Expenses: $490,027
- Investment Income and Dividends: $205,853
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $271,842
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $100,000
Fiscal Year 2023 (as of December 31, 2023):
- Total Revenues: $369,123
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $100,363
- Investment Income and Dividends: $187,446
The foundation experienced significant revenue growth of 56.5% year-over-year, driven largely by investment gains and asset sales. The organization operates with no employees.
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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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leslie Gruss serves as President of L4 Foundation, with compensation of $25,000 as of November 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Gruss | President | 20 | $25,000 |
| RIPTON GRUSS ROSEN | ASST TREASURER | 20 | $25,000 |
| MORGAN GRUSS ROSEN | ASST SECRETARY | 20 | $25,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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