Leenath Foundation
Leenath Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2026 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $59,050 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and other states.
Leenath Foundation at a glance
In short: Leenath Foundation gave $59K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $59,050
- +25.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,812
- +19.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $559,977
- -0.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leenath Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5546 Woodmont Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 427-3228
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leenath Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($13K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 21% to Massachusetts, 7% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Michigan, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leenath Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $525; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $525 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $59K (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,600 |
| Mass Foundation for the Humanities Northampton, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Leadership Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Steel City Squash Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle Pittsburgh, PA | General | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General | $4,000 |
| Jewish Association on Aging Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,250 |
| Jewish Family & Common Serv Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,250 |
| Temple Sinai Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $559,977 | $63,343 | $66,032 | $59,050 | 21 | $65,250 | $63,343 | $72,229 |
| 2025 | $562,666 | $48,357 | $53,224 | $46,908 | 20 | $53,177 | $48,357 | $65,804 |
| 2024 | $567,533 | $43,258 | $47,554 | $41,152 | 25 | $47,554 | $43,258 | $55,979 |
| 2023 | $571,829 | $29,189 | $44,819 | $37,302 | 21 | $42,302 | $29,189 | $54,317 |
| 2022 | $587,459 | $113,464 | $43,428 | $38,178 | 30 | $42,978 | $113,464 | $61,379 |
| 2021 | $517,423 | $40,959 | $39,782 | $34,682 | 23 | — | $40,959 | $48,087 |
| 2020 | $516,246 | $34,066 | $43,042 | $35,167 | 24 | — | $34,066 | $44,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leenath Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in Jewish community life, youth development, services for older adults, and other areas. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh says it works to cultivate resources, connect people, and collaborate across the community to support a flourishing Jewish community. Steel City Squash says it provides long-term support to underserved Pittsburgh students and their families, while the Jewish Association on Aging describes services for older adults in the Pittsburgh area.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $59,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $12,600, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $12,600 to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh; $10,000 to Mass Foundation for the Humanities; $5,000 each to Pittsburgh Youth Leadership and Steel City Squash; and $4,000 each to Friendship Circle and Planned Parenthood. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL.”
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists TS Netzer as managing trustee and ND Netzer as trustee.
Leenath Foundation is led by Ts Netzer, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ts Netzer
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nd Netzer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Leenath Foundation
How much does Leenath Foundation give each year?
Leenath Foundation gave $59K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $47K across 20 grants.
What is Leenath Foundation's typical grant size?
Leenath Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,812, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leenath Foundation that year got $525 on average.
Where does Leenath Foundation give grants?
Leenath Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (12 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Leenath Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leenath Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leenath Foundation's largest grantees?
Leenath Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($12,600), Mass Foundation for the Humanities ($10,000) and Pittsburgh Youth Leadership ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Leenath Foundation?
Leenath Foundation reported $560K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Leenath Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in Jewish community life, youth development, services for older adults, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leenath Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leenath Foundation's EIN?
Leenath Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6065741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Leenath 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Leenath Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leenath-foundation-morg_b7619455d05a42108e52f6ffdfa7aed1
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