Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Toledo, OH EIN: 82-3188444

Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Toledo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $222K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation

In short: Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation gave $124K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-3188444
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$123,500
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$61,750
Median grant
$61,750
Total assets
$222,173
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$222K

+59.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$124K

+945.5% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$62K

+945.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 983% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

HollandToledoSylvania

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M3 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $124K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Zen Buddhist Temple of Toledo: $121KZen Buddhist Temple of Toledo$121KThe Open Door Ministry Inc: $3KThe Open Door Ministry Inc$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Zen Buddhist Temple of Toledo ($121K). Together the top 2 received $124K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Zen Buddhist Temple of Toledo Holland, OHCharitable Contribution$121,000
The Open Door Ministry Inc Toledo, OHCharitable Contribution$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$222,173$139,077$790
Revenue$209,478$151,465$351,295
Expenses$126,382$13,178$351,295
Qualifying Distributions$125,600$12,813$351,000
Net Investment Income$8,696——
Distributable Amount$12,773$296$39

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation is led by Michael Leizerman, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael Leizerman

    Trustee & President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rena Leizerman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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 Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation

How much does Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation give each year?

Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation gave $124K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.

How large is Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation?

Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation reported $222K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation operate?

Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.

What is Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation's EIN?

Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3188444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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