Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 41 charitable grants totaling $8,260,470, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable at a glance
In short: Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable gave $8.3M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $201K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,260,470
- +32941.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +4000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $201,475
- +705.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,215,043
- +201.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 3900 Sw 30Th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 800-5502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aventura Turnberry ($8.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 42 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 98% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 1%. The filing also lists Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and California at 0% each. Grants included recipients in Florida, New York, Massachusetts, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $8.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura Turnberry Aventura, FL | Charitable Contribution | $8,000,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Processing Charlestown, MA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Miami Chapter Hollywood, FL | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center Miami, FL | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| United Hatzalah of Israel New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough - Miami Miami, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Chabad at Hamilton Clinton, NY | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service Stamford, CT | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication New York City, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,215,043 | $18,444,303 | $8,281,146 | $8,260,470 | 41 | $8,260,470 | $425,827 | $449,242 |
| 2023 | $5,051,886 | $5,080,354 | $28,468 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $77,757 | $245,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable reported a distributable amount of $449K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including grief support, education, hearing services, Jewish culture and community, and support for wounded Israeli soldiers. These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, the Children’s Bereavement Center says it helps children, adults, and families adjust after the loss of a loved one; Breakthrough Miami describes an education model supporting under-resourced students; and the Center for Hearing and Communication says it provides services to people affected by hearing loss, deafness, or listening challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $8,260,470. Grants ranged from $360 to $8,000,000, and the median grant was $5,000. The largest award was $8,000,000 to Aventura Turnberry for a charitable contribution. Other notable grants included $50,000 to The Jerusalem Foundation, $25,000 to Joslin Diabetes Center Processing, $20,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces – Miami Chapter, and $15,000 to the Children’s Bereavement Center.
The foundation also gave $10,000 to Breakthrough Miami and $5,000 each to the Center for Hearing and Communication, Friends of JCC Krakow, and American Zionist Movement. The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Leight, Nathan Leight, Deborah Moussally, Lynn Leight, and Lewis Leight as officers.
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Moussally
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Leight
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Leight
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Leight
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Leight
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable
How much does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable give each year?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable gave $8.3M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's typical grant size?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $201,475, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable give grants?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Hollywood, FL (2 grants).
Who are Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's largest grantees?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Aventura Turnberry ($8,000,000), The Jerusalem Foundation ($50,000) and Joslin Diabetes Center Processing ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $449K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including grief support, education, hearing services, Jewish culture and community, and support for wounded Israeli soldiers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's EIN?
Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4190836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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