The Len-ari Foundation Inc

FORT WAYNE, IN EIN: 20-1317221

The Len-Ari Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The organization has been tax-exempt since October 2005 and operates as a grantmaking foundation with limited staffing.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.4M

+9.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

-1.5% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

+14.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Len-ari Foundation Inc 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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
Beekeeping, organic farming, and agriculture
Arts

Grantmaking

The foundation operates on a preselected-only basis, meaning it makes contributions exclusively to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Florida
New York
Wyoming

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $2.4M (46%)

New York $1.3M (26%)

Wyoming $1.1M (22%)

Indiana $174K (3%)

Connecticut $50K (1%)

Virginia $48K (1%)

New Jersey $15K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Indiana Kansas New Jersey New York Virginia Wyoming

Cities

AlexandraAlexandriaArlingtonBoca RatonBrooklynCedarhurstCheyenneCoral GablesDarienDeerfield BeachFort WayneFt PierceJacksonKey LargoLoxahatchee GrovesManalapanMiamiMooseNew YorkNorth Palm Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2024):

Total Assets: $18,360,490
Total Annual Giving: $1,075,303

The foundation ranks in the top 10% of U.S. foundations by asset size.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$18,360,490	$16,704,889	$16,192,512
Revenue	$2,916,107	$1,851,468	$594,688
Expenses	$1,231,917	$1,229,937	$1,344,369
Qualifying Distributions	$1,075,303	$1,092,046	$1,170,640
Net Investment Income	$2,768,739	$1,654,484	$431,887
Distributable Amount	$1,149,518	$1,017,533	$1,049,979

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

184 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grand Teton Music Festival ($125,000), Palm Beach Opera ($120,000), Big Dog Ranch Rescue ($120,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL JACKSON, WY	ANNUAL FUND	$125,000
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - BASCOM PALMER CORAL GABLES, FL	OPERATING SUPPORT	$20,000
SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK NORTH PALM BEACH, FL	OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
JACKSON HOLE LAND TRUST JACKSON, WY	ANNUAL FUND	$50,000
KRAVIS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS WEST PALM BEACH, FL	ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	$24,210
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION MOOSE, WY	OPERATING SUPPORT	$55,000
TRI COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY BOCA RATON, FL	OPERATING SUPPORT	$40,000
PALM BEACH OPERA WEST PALM BEACH, FL	OPERATING SUPPORT	$120,000
ISRAEL TENNIS CENTERS FOUNDATION DEERFIELD BEACH, FL	OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK FORT WAYNE, IN	OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership includes:

Name	Title	Compensation
Richard Rifkin	Director, Chairman	$0
Ariela Rifkin	President & Secretary	$0
Jennifer L Wilson	Treasurer	$0

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RICHARD RIFKIN	DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN	1	—
ARIELA RIFKIN	PRESIDENT & SECRETARY	1	—
JENNIFER L WILSON	TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Len-ari Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness • Beekeeping, organic farming, and agriculture • Arts

How do I apply for a grant from The Len-ari Foundation Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$250,000 • Median grant amount: $27,000 • Recent grant activity documented in filings **Application Process:** The foundation operates on a preselected-only basis, meaning it makes contributions exclusively to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. **Recent Activity:** The foundation made 30 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024).

Where does The Len-ari Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Florida • New York • Wyoming

What size grants does The Len-ari Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Len-ari Foundation Inc awarded 30 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Len-ari Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Len-ari Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.