Leonard Litz Foundation
The Leonard-Litz Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that advance the interests and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. The foundation was officially incorporated in November 2019 and became tax-exempt in April 2020.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+269.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+24.6% YoY
Grant Count
72
+30.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to help LGBTQ+ people fulfill their potential by funding organizations that advance the interests and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, programs, and services.
The foundation seeks grant proposals for programs addressing one or more of the following focus areas:
- Health & Wellness
- Crisis Intervention
- Racial Justice
- Advocacy & Community Engagement
- Social Assistance & Programming
Special consideration is given to organizations serving communities of color and transgender or gender-nonconforming people. The foundation prioritizes grants requiring less administrative burden to help directly address inequalities faced by these communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 41 grants totaling $809,579 in 2024.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $225,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes organizations located in the Northeast United States, with particular focus on Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,687,038
- Total Revenues: $3,692,257
- Total Expenses: $1,732,213
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,687,038 | $726,994 | $751,849 |
| Revenue | $3,692,257 | $1,288,320 | $1,043,050 |
| Expenses | $1,732,213 | $1,313,175 | $910,635 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,721,097 | $1,024,210 | $733,660 |
| Net Investment Income | $468,833 | $83,867 | $130,723 |
| Distributable Amount | $80,664 | $40,419 | $36,263 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Leonard Litz Foundation
Leonard Litz Foundation-Silver Connect Initiative Grant
LEONARD LITZ FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Leonard Litz Foundation-TransPLUS Resource Grants
LEONARD LITZ FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Leonard-Litz Foundation: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant
LEONARD LITZ FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Colin Hosten serves as Trustee and Executive Director, with compensation of $104,000 as of 2024.
The foundation was founded by individuals who experienced humble beginnings, parental loss, and childhood orphanage placement, and who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The founders have been active participants in community organizations serving teenagers and other clients.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| F ELLIOT LEONARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROGER A LITZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MITCHELL-NAMDAR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $24,000 |
| ROBYN SCHLESINGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $13,000 |
| ANTHONY CRISCI | TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,000 |
| COLIN HOSTEN | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 40 | $117,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation held its 4th Annual Leonard-Litz Pride Coalition event in 2026 at the Grand Hyatt in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Lambda Legal Announces $1 Million Gift From the Leonard-Litz LGBTQ+ FoundationIn 2024, the foundation announced a $1 million gift to Lambda Legal to support LGBTQ+ legal advocacy work.
Lambda Legal Announces $1 Million Gift From the Leonard-Litz LGBTQ+ FoundationThe foundation has supported the next generation of queer leaders through partnerships with educational institutions.
Leonard-Litz Foundation Supports Next Generation of Queer LeadersThe foundation maintains active engagement with its grantee community through updates on initiatives like TransPLUS, which provides resources and support to transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Leonard-Litz Foundation Supports Next Generation of Queer LeadersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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