Leber Legacy Foundation
Leber Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $178,300 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as CHARGE syndrome, Christian leadership, food assistance, and services for women affected by human trafficking.
Leber Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Leber Legacy Foundation gave $178K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,300
- +39.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,830
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,150
- Total assets
- $1,249,917
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Leber Legacy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leber Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charge Syndrome Foundation Inc ($82K). Together the top 6 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 46% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leber Legacy Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2023) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charge Syndrome Foundation Inc Buffalo Grove, IL | Charitable Event | $82,000 |
| The Center Consulting Group Souderton, PA | ELI Fund | $25,000 |
| The Center Consulting Group Souderton, PA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Bold Hope Inc Doylestown, PA | Charitable Event | $11,500 |
| Caring for Friends Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $8,300 |
| Worthwhile Wear Inc Collegeville, PA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Bold Hope Inc Doylestown, PA | Haiti Emergency Fund | $5,000 |
| Worthwhile Wear Inc Collegeville, PA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Bold Hope Inc Doylestown, PA | Charitable Event | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,249,917 | $63,095 | $207,038 | $178,300 | 10 | $189,588 | $46,845 | $67,694 |
| 2023 | $1,393,860 | $37,792 | $143,912 | $127,900 | 8 | $143,832 | $37,712 | $70,357 |
| 2022 | $1,499,980 | $1,500,000 | $20 | — | — | — | — | $2,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leber Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation says it works to improve the lives of people with CHARGE syndrome through outreach, education, and research. The Center Consulting Group says it works to support the effectiveness and health of Christian leaders and ministries. Caring for Friends describes its work as providing food and friendship in Greater Philadelphia, while Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia says it advocates for people in need in the Philadelphia area. Worthwhile Wear says it provides comprehensive care—including housing, employment, and counseling—to women affected by human trafficking.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $178,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $82,000, with a median of $9,150.
The largest reported grants were $82,000 to the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation; two grants of $25,000 each to The Center Consulting Group, one designated for the ELI Fund and one for a charitable event; and $11,500 to Bold Hope. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Caring for Friends, $8,300 to Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia, and two grants to Worthwhile Wear totaling $11,000. Bold Hope also received two additional grants of $5,000 and $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Martha Leber is listed on the 2024 filing as director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
Leber Legacy Foundation is led by Martha Leber, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Leber
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Leber Legacy Foundation
How much does Leber Legacy Foundation give each year?
Leber Legacy Foundation gave $178K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $128K across 8 grants.
What is Leber Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Leber Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,150, and its average grant was $17,830, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leber Legacy Foundation give grants?
Leber Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Doylestown, PA (3 grants), Souderton, PA (2 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Collegeville, PA (2 grants).
Does Leber Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Leber Legacy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (5 grants).
Who are Leber Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Leber Legacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charge Syndrome Foundation Inc ($82,000), The Center Consulting Group ($50,000 across 2 grants) and Bold Hope Inc ($17,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leber Legacy Foundation?
Leber Legacy Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leber Legacy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation says it works to improve the lives of people with CHARGE syndrome through outreach, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leber Legacy Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leber Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Leber Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0372417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Leber Legacy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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