The Leiser Family Foundation Inc
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported Christian discipleship and ministries, humanitarian work, anti-human-trafficking efforts, veterans, and other charitable organizations.
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Leiser Family Foundation Inc gave $955K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $955,329
- +65.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,496
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,224,028
- +30.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (17 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Leiser Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8333 Douglas Ave Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 378-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leiser Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campus Crusade for Christ ($518K). Together the top 10 received $876K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 174 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 54% of grant dollars and Texas received 36%. Virginia received 4%, Illinois 3%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Leiser Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 39 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 990% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $577K (2023) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $955K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Support christian discipleship through the great commission donor advsed fund | $518,100 |
| Crosswater Ministries Dallas, TX | Provide humanitarian aid and support for christian churches throughout cuba | $100,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Christian Discipleship | $96,195 |
| East West Ministries International Plano, TX | Christian Discipleship Worldwide | $46,500 |
| Vision Africa Ministries Dallas, TX | Support Christian Discipleship and Humanitarian Work in Africa | $35,840 |
| Human Trafficking Institute Fairfax, VA | Support the Improvement of Human Trafficking Enforcement | $25,000 |
| The so That Project Quincy, IL | Support Humanitarian Work in Southeast Asia | $20,000 |
| The Network Group Inc Arlington, VA | Disrupt and Dismantle Human Trafficking Operations | $15,000 |
| Redeemer City to City New York, NY | Christian Discipleship | $10,000 |
| Walk Among Heroes San Antonio, TX | Provide Support for Veterans | $9,000 |
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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 | $1,224,028 | $1,279,304 | $991,629 | $955,329 | 39 | $955,329 | $1,275,370 | $96,538 |
| 2023 | $936,353 | $825,835 | $581,616 | $577,008 | 36 | $577,008 | $687,550 | $75,477 |
| 2022 | $1,574,754 | $575,177 | $1,339,032 | $1,306,748 | 30 | $1,306,748 | $19,057 | $89,948 |
| 2021 | $2,338,609 | $934,344 | $966,535 | $937,550 | 35 | $937,550 | $916,843 | $128,031 |
| 2020 | $2,370,823 | $2,626,386 | $882,123 | $842,900 | 34 | — | $40,801 | $28,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leiser Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations engaged in Christian discipleship and humanitarian work, as well as efforts addressing human trafficking and supporting veterans.
Among its grantees, Vision Africa Ministries describes its mission as sharing God’s love with African people and empowering Africans to develop, staff, and manage life-saving and life-changing work. The Network Group says it targets and disrupts sex-trafficking organizations’ business models. Redeemer City to City says it works to multiply churches and Christian leaders committed to gospel movements in cities. EvanTell describes its work as proclaiming the Gospel and equipping churches and ministry partners. Other supported organizations include the American Brain Tumor Association, which says it works to advance understanding and treatment of brain tumors, and Vickery Trading Company, which provides job training and educational programs to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $955,329. Grants ranged from $468 to $518,100, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest grants included $518,100 to Campus Crusade for Christ for Christian discipleship through the Great Commission donor-advised fund; $100,000 to Crosswater Ministries for humanitarian aid and support for Christian churches throughout Cuba; $96,195 to Highland Park Presbyterian Church for Christian discipleship; and $46,500 to East West Ministries International for Christian discipleship worldwide. Other grants included $35,840 to Vision Africa Ministries for Christian discipleship and humanitarian work in Africa, $25,000 to the Human Trafficking Institute to support improved human-trafficking enforcement, and $20,000 to The So That Project for humanitarian work in Southeast Asia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas A Leiser, Phyllis F Leiser, and Roger Fuller as directors.
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis F. Leiser
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Fuller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Leiser
Director
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 Leiser Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Leiser Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc gave $955K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $577K across 36 grants.
What is The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $24,496, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Leiser Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Leiser Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (16 grants).
Does The Leiser Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Discipleship" (5 grants).
Who are The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Campus Crusade for Christ ($518,100), Crosswater Ministries ($100,000) and Highland Park Presbyterian Church ($96,195), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leiser Family Foundation Inc?
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $955K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leiser Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations engaged in Christian discipleship and humanitarian work, as well as efforts addressing human trafficking and supporting veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leiser Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Leiser Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2737278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Leiser Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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