Liebler Family Foundation
The Liebler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 22 charitable grants totaling $67,388, with recipients including arts organizations, a land conservancy, a university, and other charitable organizations.
Liebler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Liebler Family Foundation gave $67K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,388
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,063
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $152,844
- -14.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Liebler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 280 Harmon Street Apt 290, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: (248) 647-5093
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Liebler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Detroit Symphony Orchestra ($34K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 8% to New York, 6% to Iowa, 2% to Wisconsin, and 1% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Liebler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 593% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $83K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | Charitable | $33,588 |
| David Lynch Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Levin Center Foundation Detroit, MI | Charitable | $4,000 |
| National Yagya Program Fairfield, IA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Detroit Opera Detroit, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Art League Detroit, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Detroit Public Television Detroit, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wayne State Detroit, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| DIA Detroit, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $152,844 | $45,971 | $72,765 | $67,388 | 22 | $69,106 | $42,482 | $11,660 |
| 2023 | $179,638 | $27,957 | $57,899 | $52,450 | 15 | $54,183 | $24,338 | $13,094 |
| 2022 | $209,580 | $41,846 | $77,590 | $69,792 | 17 | $71,578 | $37,757 | $15,725 |
| 2021 | $245,324 | $73,436 | $90,215 | $83,175 | 17 | $85,103 | $68,665 | $18,758 |
| 2020 | $262,103 | $39,893 | $60,961 | $53,875 | 15 | — | $36,410 | $18,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liebler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans the arts, conservation, higher education, and inclusion through sports. For example, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra describes its work as using music to strengthen people and community, including through performances, community initiatives, and music education. Detroit Opera says it presents opera, dance, and musical theater and expands access to the arts through community engagement and education. Leelanau Conservancy says it conserves land, water, and scenic character in Leelanau County and provides education about the county’s natural heritage. Marquette University describes its mission as seeking truth, sharing knowledge, fostering excellence, and promoting service. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $67,388. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $33,588, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest grants included $33,588 to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, $5,000 to the David Lynch Foundation, $4,000 to the Levin Center Foundation, and $3,000 each to the National Yagya Program, Detroit Opera, and The Art League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur C Liebler as president, Nancy C Liebler as secretary, and Patrick Liebler as treasurer. It lists Mary Francis Liebler Beauregard, Michael Beauregard, and Katherine Liebler Trevino as directors.
Liebler Family Foundation is led by Arthur C. Liebler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur C. Liebler
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Liebler Trevino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Francis Liebler Beauregard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Beauregard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy C. Liebler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Liebler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Trevino (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Liebler Family Foundation
How much does Liebler Family Foundation give each year?
Liebler Family Foundation gave $67K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 15 grants.
What is Liebler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Liebler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $3,063, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Liebler Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Liebler Family Foundation give grants?
Liebler Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (9 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Fairfield, IA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Liebler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Liebler Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Liebler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Liebler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Detroit Symphony Orchestra ($33,588), David Lynch Foundation ($5,000) and Levin Center Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Liebler Family Foundation?
Liebler Family Foundation reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Liebler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans the arts, conservation, higher education, and inclusion through sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Liebler Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Liebler Family Foundation's EIN?
Liebler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3346936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Liebler Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Liebler Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/liebler-family-foundation-morg_170b62810803455982cde39ee421210f
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