LEEF Foundation
LEEF Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
LEEF Foundation at a glance
In short: LEEF Foundation gave $67K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $33,250
- Median grant
- $33,250
- Total assets
- $1,403,898
- +240.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LEEF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Torrance South Bay Community Church ($60K). Together the top 2 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LEEF Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 505% 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
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torrance South Bay Community Church Torrance, CA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| C Kim Cypress, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
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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 | $1,403,898 | $1,092,505 | $100,793 | $66,500 | 2 | $84,682 | $1,471,543 | $16,756 |
| 2023 | $412,186 | $412,186 | — | — | — | — | $19,964 | $1,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LEEF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LEEF Foundation is led by Bernard G Lee, Secretary, Director & Co- President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard G Lee
Secretary, Director & Co- President
Secretary, Director, Co- President & President → Secretary, Director & Co- President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Kim
Co- President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 LEEF Foundation
How much does LEEF Foundation give each year?
LEEF Foundation gave $67K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is LEEF Foundation?
LEEF Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does LEEF Foundation operate?
LEEF Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is LEEF Foundation's EIN?
LEEF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2939232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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