Lese Family Foundation Inc
Lese Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $23K.
Lese Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lese Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $71,339
- +613.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,191
- +103.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Lese Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority ($40K). Together the top 6 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lese Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $71K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Young Concert Artists New York, NY | General | $6,339 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $26,683 | $88,072 | $71,339 | 7 | $84,396 | $23,007 | $3,135 |
| 2021 | $68,145 | $16,884 | $13,363 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $14,991 | $2,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lese Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lese Family Foundation Inc is led by Sahra T. Lese, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Sahra T. Lese
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lester S. Morse Jr.
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Peter L. Lese
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Lese Family Foundation Inc
How much does Lese Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Lese Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
What is Lese Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lese Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,191, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lese Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Lese Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Lese Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lese Family Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lese Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lese Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority ($40,000), Israel Healthcare Foundation ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Young Concert Artists ($6,339), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Lese Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Lese Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lese Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lese Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2670375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
Live grants for the work Lese Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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