The Overleigh Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Madison, NJ EIN: 20-1974962

The Overleigh Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Madison, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $228K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $21K.

The Overleigh Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Overleigh Foundation Inc gave $21K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$21,000
-22.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$4,200
-22.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$4,000
Total assets
$227,577
-1.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Overleigh Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation: $11KLost Tree Village CharitableFoundation$11KSeton Hall Preparatory: $5KSeton Hall Preparatory$5KCovenant House New Jersey: $4KCovenant House New Jersey$4KLost Tree Chapel: $1KLost Tree Chapel$1KThe Center for Discovery: $500The Center for Discovery$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation ($11K). Together the top 5 received $21K.

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

North Palm BeachWest OrgangeCedar KnollsLivingstonNew YorkNewarkHarrisLake WorthChicagoJenkintown

How The Overleigh Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K6 grants2020 7 grants2021 7 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $41K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $21K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation North Palm Beach, FLGeneral Support$10,500
Seton Hall Preparatory West Organge, NJGeneral Support$5,000
Covenant House New Jersey Newark, NJGeneral Support$4,000
Lost Tree Chapel North Palm Beach, FLGeneral Support$1,000
The Center for Discovery Harris, NYGeneral Support$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$227,577$27,033$30,055$21,0005$24,393$21,371$13,169
2023$230,627$3,627$36,310$27,0005$30,306—$13,118
2022$263,837$-6,306$50,392$41,0007$44,231—$15,226
2021$319,909$40,907$41,177$31,0007$34,175$34,046$18,372
2020$320,179$-2,557$43,321$29,5006—$974$16,833

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Overleigh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Overleigh Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey R. Walsh, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jeffrey R. Walsh

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria K. Sapol

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    $5K (2020) → $5K (2024)

  • Mary C. Walsh

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Maria K Sapol — Secretary/Treasurer: $5KMaria K SapolSecretary/Treasurer$5K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Maria K Sapol (Secretary/Treasurer).

Frequently asked questions about The Overleigh Foundation Inc

How much does The Overleigh Foundation Inc give each year?

The Overleigh Foundation Inc gave $21K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 5 grants.

What is The Overleigh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Overleigh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Overleigh Foundation Inc give grants?

The Overleigh Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were North Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).

Does The Overleigh Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Overleigh Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Overleigh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Overleigh Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation ($10,500), Seton Hall Preparatory ($5,000) and Covenant House New Jersey ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Overleigh Foundation Inc?

The Overleigh Foundation Inc reported $228K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Overleigh Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Overleigh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1974962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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