The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colts Neck, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $4K.
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation gave $31K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $31,327
- +16.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,221
- +16.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (62% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Monmouth University ($12K). Together the top 6 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $41K (2020). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | For the Organization's General Exempt Purpose | $12,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | For the Organization's General Exempt Purpose | $7,527 |
| Holidays for the Homeless Red Bank, NJ | For the Organization's General Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| The USO Arlington, VA | For the Organization's General Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Neptune, NJ | For the Organization's General Exempt Purpose | $2,300 |
| Golf Fore Africa Scottsdale, AZ | For the Organization's General Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $6,499 | $36,282 | $31,327 | 6 | $33,617 | $3,953 | $1,531 |
| 2021 | $29,783 | $10,113 | $29,506 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,925 | $8,547 | $2,941 |
| 2020 | $49,176 | $5,896 | $43,665 | $41,000 | 8 | — | $4,188 | $3,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation is led by James Leber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Leber
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Lorenzetti
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Leber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation
How much does The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation give each year?
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation gave $31K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $27K across 6 grants.
What is The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's typical grant size?
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $4,250, and its average grant was $5,221, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation give grants?
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Virginia (11%).
Does The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's largest grantees?
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Monmouth University ($12,000), Tunnel to Towers ($7,527) and Holidays for the Homeless ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's EIN?
The James and Kathleen Leber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4311612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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