Liebergesell Foundation Inc
Liebergesell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2023 filing reports $45,211 in grants to 12 organizations. A 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says its board adopted a resolution to dissolve the foundation on April 30, 2023; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Liebergesell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Liebergesell Foundation Inc gave $45K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $45,211
- +483.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,768
- +45.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,606
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Liebergesell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 Connecticut Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 655-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Liebergesell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was West Point Association of Graduates ($20K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to Massachusetts, 7% to New Jersey, and 5% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Liebergesell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 17% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $45K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Point Association of Graduates West Point, NY | Educational | $20,000 |
| Classic Lyric Arts New York, NY | Performing Arts | $3,000 |
| Opera Index New York, NY | Performing Arts | $3,000 |
| Premier Opera Foundation New York, NY | Performing Arts | $3,000 |
| Anthony Laciura Foundation for the Arts Teaneck, NJ | Performing Arts | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild Inc New York, NY | Performing Arts | $2,750 |
| Darien VFW Post 6933 Darien, CT | Human Services | $2,461 |
| Aaron's Presents Andover, MA | Human Services | $2,000 |
| Musica Sacra New York, NY | Performing Arts | $2,000 |
| Action for Artists New York, NY | Performing Arts | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $33,522 | $49,040 | $45,211 | 12 | $45,211 | — | $1,133 |
| 2022 | $15,518 | $3,591 | $9,855 | $7,750 | 3 | $7,750 | $1,486 | $1,046 |
| 2021 | $21,782 | $1,490 | $14,117 | $11,850 | 6 | — | — | $1,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liebergesell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for performing arts, education, and human services organizations. For example, Classic Lyric Arts says its mission is to inspire emerging opera singers by teaching vocal music through language and culture; Opera Index says it advocates for opera and supports its artists. Aaron’s Presents says it empowers youth to recognize their positive impact on others and develop talents, social awareness, leadership, and life skills.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $45,211. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,606. The largest grant was $20,000 to the West Point Association of Graduates for educational purposes. Other notable grants included $3,000 each to Classic Lyric Arts, Opera Index, Premier Opera Foundation, and Anthony Laciura Foundation for the Arts; $2,750 to Metropolitan Opera Guild; and $2,461 to Darien VFW Post 6933.
The foundation’s 2022 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 2023 filing lists Sachiko Liebergessell as president/director and John Solum as director.
Liebergesell Foundation Inc is led by Sachiko Liebergesell, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sachiko Liebergesell
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Solum
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Liebergesell Foundation Inc
How much does Liebergesell Foundation Inc give each year?
Liebergesell Foundation Inc gave $45K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is Liebergesell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Liebergesell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,606, and its average grant was $3,768, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Liebergesell Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Liebergesell Foundation Inc give grants?
Liebergesell Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (7%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Liebergesell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Liebergesell Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Performing Arts" (9 grants).
Who are Liebergesell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Liebergesell Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include West Point Association of Graduates ($20,000), Classic Lyric Arts ($3,000) and Opera Index ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Liebergesell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for performing arts, education, and human services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Liebergesell Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Liebergesell Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Liebergesell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Liebergesell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Liebergesell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1468828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Liebergesell Foundation Inc 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 2021–2023
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