Marc J Leder Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Boca Raton, FL EIN: 27-1815293

Marc J Leder Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in Florida in 2010 and granted tax-exempt status in April 2010. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Marc J Leder Foundation Inc

EIN
27-1815293
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,265,951
Grants made (2024)
33
Average grant
$68,665
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
64% first-time grantees (21 of 33, 2024)
Total assets
$31,941,990
Primary geography
Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Marc J Leder Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Marc J Leder Foundation Inc's 33 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (50%), Pennsylvania (29%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Marc J Leder Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

64%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 21 of 33 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $102K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$31.9M

+4.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.3M

+19.9% YoY

Grant Count

33

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$69K

+9.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marc J Leder Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:

  • Education
  • Science and STEM education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Healthcare

Grantmaking

The foundation made a $2 million gift to Boca Raton Regional Hospital in November 2023 to support the Keeping the Promise capital campaign. This gift was recognized with a naming opportunity within the Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion. This represented a subsequent major gift, following an earlier $1 million pledge to the same campaign.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

New YorkBoca RatonWest Palm BeachMiamiDelray BeachPhiladelphiaBostonLong Island CityPalm BeachPhilideplhiaRye BrookAtlantaBeverly HillsBoynton BeachCedar KnollsCedarhurstCharlottesvilleChicagoCoconut CreekDraper

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $31,941,990
  • Total Revenue: $4,217,580
  • Total Expenses: $2,580,000
  • Total Liabilities: $1,250,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$31,941,990$30,460,397$30,766,521
Revenue$4,217,580$2,142,485$4,745,652
Expenses$2,576,596$2,153,299$1,769,071
Qualifying Distributions$2,293,362$1,899,500$1,593,500
Net Investment Income$3,954,948$1,894,044$1,613,734
Distributable Amount$1,503,547$1,435,894$976,515

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$566K$1M$2M$2M16 grants202125 grants202230 grants202333 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc: $800KBoca Raton Regional HospitalFoundation Inc$800KThe Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania: $658KThe Trustees of the Universityof Pennsylvania$658KSamuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation: $250KSamuel Waxman Cancer ResearchFoundation$250KSun Capital Partners Foundation: $200KSun Capital PartnersFoundation$200KGabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Inc: $104KGabrielle's Angel Foundationfor Cancer Research Inc$104KBest Buddies International Inc: $50KBest Buddies International Inc$50KThe Paley Center for Media: $30KThe Paley Center for Media$30KAnti-Defamation League: $25KAnti-Defamation League$25KFederal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation: $20KFederal Enforcement HomelandSecurity Foundation$20KRotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund Inc: $19KRotary Club Downtown BocaRaton Fund Inc$19K

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

81<$50K5$50–100K7$100–250K6$250–500K5$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Inc ($800,000), The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($658,271), Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation ($250,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC Boca Raton, FLGENERAL SUPPORT$800,000
THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PAGENERAL SUPPORT$658,271
SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$250,000
SUN CAPITAL PARTNERS FOUNDATION Boca Raton, FLGENERAL SUPPORT$200,000
GABRIELLE'S ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH INC New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$104,000
BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INC Miami, FLGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$30,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT HOMELAND SECURITY FOUNDATION New York, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$20,000
ROTARY CLUB DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON FUND INC Delray Beach, FLGENERAL SUPPORT$18,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key individuals associated with the foundation include:

  • Marc J. Leder - Director and founder
  • Kevin J. Calhoun - Director
  • Rodger R. Krouse - Director

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Kevin J CalhounDirector/Secretary1—
Marc J LederDirector/President1—
Rodger R KrouseRodger R. Krouse1—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In November 2023, Marc J. Leder made a $2 million personal gift through the foundation to Boca Raton Regional Hospital's capital campaign. According to the foundation's leadership, this contribution reflected a long-standing commitment to supporting exceptional healthcare delivery in the local community and demonstrated the foundation's broader mission to support outstanding local institutions promoting sustainable and positive change.

Marc J. Leder Foundation Makes Two Million Dollar Gift to Boca Raton Regional\

Contact Information

Address: 5200 Town Center Circle, Suite 470 Boca Raton, FL 33486-1086

Telephone: 561-394-0550

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marc J Leder Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Science and STEM education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Healthcare

How do I apply for a grant from Marc J Leder Foundation Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $180,000 to $800,000 • Total giving in 2024: $2,265,951 **Recent Activity:** The foundation made a $2 million gift to Boca Raton Regional Hospital in November 2023 to support the Keeping the Promise capital campaign. This gift was recognized with a naming opportunity within the Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion. This represented a subsequent major gift, following an earlier $1 million pledge to the same campaign. **Geographic Focus:**

What size grants does Marc J Leder Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Marc J Leder Foundation Inc awarded 33 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marc J Leder Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marc J Leder Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Marc J Leder Foundation Inc's EIN?

Marc J Leder Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1815293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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