The Leiser Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1997 and granted tax-exempt status in December 1998. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+30.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$955K
+65.6% YoY
Grant Count
39
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+52.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Human Services
- Religious organizations and Christian discipleship
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Recent grants demonstrate a particular emphasis on Christian ministries and humanitarian aid, with notable support for organizations providing Christian discipleship worldwide and humanitarian assistance.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Average Grant
amount: approximately $31,000-$43,600
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking primarily in:
- Texas (primary focus)
- Colorado
- Virginia
- North Carolina
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states, with 71% of grants supporting organizations in Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,224,028
- Total Revenues: $1,279,304
- Total Expenses: $991,629
- Total Giving: $955,329
Historical Context:
- Total assets have grown from $117,000 in 2011 to $1,224,028 in 2024
- Annual giving has fluctuated, with peak activity in 2022 when $2.6 million was distributed across 60 grants
- The foundation has made 130 grants totaling approximately $4 million across its history
Contact Information:
- Address: 8333 Douglas Ave Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75225-5816
- Phone: (214) 378-8200
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,224,028 | $936,353 | $1,574,754 |
| Revenue | $1,279,304 | $825,835 | $575,177 |
| Expenses | $991,629 | $581,616 | $1,339,032 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $955,329 | $577,008 | $1,306,748 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,275,370 | $687,550 | $19,057 |
| Distributable Amount | $96,538 | $75,477 | $89,948 |
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
174 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Thomas A Leiser - Principal Officer/Director
- Phyllis F Leiser - Director
- Roger Fuller - Director
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS A LEISER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS F LEISER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ROGER FULLER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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