The Kors Le Pere Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 45-4035400

The Kors Le Pere Foundation is a private independent foundation established in Delaware in September 2012. Based in New York City, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.2M

-4.5% YoY

Grant Count

+14.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-16.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports causes meaningful to its founders, with demonstrated funding interests in:

LGBTQ+ advocacy and cultural preservation
Food security and hunger relief
Healthcare and medical services
Arts and cultural institutions

Grantmaking

The foundation made 34 grants in 2023, with a median grant size of $10,000 and a maximum grant of $170,000. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

of $10,000 and a maximum grant of $170,000. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with particular emphasis on New York City-based nonprofits.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $5.6M (95%)

District of Columbia $105K (2%)

Florida $90K (2%)

California $65K (1%)

Maryland $25K (0%)

Arkansas $10K (0%)

Georgia $10K (0%)

Illinois $8K (0%)

States

Arkansas California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland New York

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $18,479,438
Total Revenues: $2,065,632
Total Expenses: $1,372,121
Total Distributions: $1.3 million

Revenue Composition (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $231,148
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,752,265
Miscellaneous revenues: $82,219

The foundation has no employees and receives no grant contributions or donations.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pride Live Inc ($167,000), God's Love We Deliver ($100,000), Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
AMFAR THE FOUNDATION FOR AIDS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ASOLO THEATER INC SARASOTA, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC ST PETERSBURG, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
FLORIDA JUSTICE INSTITUTE MIAMI, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
GAY MENS HEALTH CRISIS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Michael Kors — President (serves 1 hour per week, no compensation)

Lance Le Pere — Secretary and Treasurer (serves 1 hour per week, no compensation)

Michael Kors is a renowned American fashion designer who founded his eponymous fashion brand in 1981. Lance Le Pere joined the Michael Kors company in 1992 and serves as creative director of women's design. The couple married in August 2011 and are longtime New York City residents. Both serve on the board of trustees of The American LGBTQ+ Museum.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL KORS	PRESIDENT	1	—
LANCE LE PERE	SECRETARY AND TREASURER	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2027

Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere were appointed to the board of trustees of The American LGBTQ+ Museum, which is preparing to open its inaugural physical location at the New York Historical Society at 170 Central Park West in fall 2027. The museum will occupy 5,000 square feet of gallery space.

2012

The foundation has been a longstanding supporter of God's Love We Deliver, a New York City-based nonprofit providing medically tailored meals to people living with critical illnesses. Michael Kors's personal gift in 2012 helped initiate a major facility expansion, culminating in the opening of the Michael Kors Building at God's Love We Deliver in 2015.

Golden Heart Society - God's Love We Deliver

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Kors Le Pere Foundation fund?

The foundation supports causes meaningful to its founders, with demonstrated funding interests in: • LGBTQ+ advocacy and cultural preservation • Food security and hunger relief • Healthcare and medical services • Arts and cultural institutions

How do I apply for a grant from The Kors Le Pere Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 34 grants in 2023, with a median grant size of $10,000 and a maximum grant of $170,000. Recent grants include: • Pride Live: $167,000 (General Support) • God's Love We Deliver: $100,000 (General Support) • New York-Presbyterian Fund: $100,000 (General Support) **Application Process:** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding.