The Kors Le Pere Foundation
The Kors Le Pere Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 grants included organizations working in LGBTQ community support, healthcare, the arts, youth education, food services, reproductive health, and environmental work.
The Kors Le Pere Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kors Le Pere Foundation gave $1.2M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,187,095
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,438
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,479,438
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 The Kors Le Pere Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rcm PO Box 5016, New York, NY 10185-5016
Phone: (212) 549-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kors Le Pere Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pride Live Inc ($167K). Together the top 10 received $862K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 76 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (4%), Washington, DC (3%), Maryland (2%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kors Le Pere Foundation gives
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $956K (2020) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Live Inc New York, NY | General Support | $167,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York Restoration Project New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York Restoration Project New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Publicolor New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,479,438 | $2,065,632 | $1,372,121 | $1,187,095 | 39 | $1,216,859 | $1,920,370 | $1,057,653 |
| 2023 | $17,743,410 | $994,133 | $1,427,828 | $1,242,950 | 34 | $1,271,455 | $837,760 | $1,088,000 |
| 2022 | $18,095,869 | $586,944 | $1,511,281 | $1,343,500 | 1 | $1,369,715 | $479,547 | $1,217,457 |
| 2021 | $18,991,966 | $3,103,479 | $1,448,447 | $1,304,500 | 1 | $1,329,661 | $2,997,167 | $1,113,552 |
| 2020 | $17,348,434 | $-680,758 | $1,129,307 | $956,000 | 1 | — | $105,611 | $958,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kors Le Pere Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, PRIDE LIVE says it advances awareness and support for the LGBTQ community through community engagement, campaigns, and social advocacy. The Lesbian and Gay Community Center says it empowers LGBT people and builds community, while Roundabout Theatre Company describes its work as producing theatre, developing new plays, and educating audiences.
Other 2024 recipients included healthcare-related organizations, food-service nonprofit God’s Love We Deliver, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York Restoration Project, and youth-development organization Publicolor. Publicolor describes its work as supporting students facing significant challenges through educational and career programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $1,187,095. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $167,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $167,000 to PRIDE LIVE INC. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to God’s Love We Deliver, the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, New York-Presbyterian Fund, and Roundabout Theatre Company. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Kors as president and Lance Le Pere as secretary and treasurer.
The Kors Le Pere Foundation is led by Michael Kors, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Kors
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Le Pere
Secretary & Treasurer
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 The Kors Le Pere Foundation
How much does The Kors Le Pere Foundation give each year?
The Kors Le Pere Foundation gave $1.2M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 34 grants.
What is The Kors Le Pere Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kors Le Pere Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,438, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kors Le Pere Foundation give grants?
The Kors Le Pere Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% 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 (24 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Bradenton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Kors Le Pere Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kors Le Pere Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kors Le Pere Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kors Le Pere Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pride Live Inc ($167,000), New York Restoration Project ($115,095 across 3 grants) and God's Love We Deliver ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kors Le Pere Foundation?
The Kors Le Pere Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kors Le Pere Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, PRIDE LIVE says it advances awareness and support for the LGBTQ community through community engagement, campaigns, and social advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kors Le Pere Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kors Le Pere Foundation's EIN?
The Kors Le Pere Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4035400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kors Le Pere Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kors Le Pere Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kors-le-pere-foundation-morg_154217a0426d44178f48d12160b565e7
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