Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation
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.
Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,500
- +945.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,750
- +945.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61,750
- Total assets
- $222,173
- +59.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael and Rena Leizerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Buddhist Temple of Toledo Holland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $121,000 |
| The Open Door Ministry Inc Toledo, OH | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 | $222,173 | $209,478 | $126,382 | $123,500 | 2 | $125,600 | $8,696 | $12,773 |
| 2023 | $139,077 | $151,465 | $13,178 | $11,813 | 2 | $12,813 | — | $296 |
| 2022 | $790 | $351,295 | $351,295 | $350,000 | 1 | $351,000 | — | $39 |
| 2021 | $790 | $2,283 | $1,503,053 | $1,499,746 | 1 | $1,502,658 | — | $25,694 |
| 2020 | $1,501,560 | $395,412 | $6,336 | $3,540 | 3 | — | $721 | $58,702 |
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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