The William J Von Liebig

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 31-1470886

The William J Von Liebig is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $581K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $12K.

The William J Von Liebig at a glance

In short: The William J Von Liebig gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$25,000
+0.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$25,000
+0.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$581,451
+0.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
New Jersey (100% 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 William J Von Liebig funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Laurie Zaleski: $25KLaurie Zaleski$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was Laurie Zaleski ($25K).

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

New YorkMary LandingPort WashingtonFort MyersLos Angeles

How The William J Von Liebig gives

  • Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 228% 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$60K3 grants2020 3 grants2021 3 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $48K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laurie Zaleski Mary Landing, NJCharitable Foundation Cause$25,000
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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$581,451$92,877$61,163$25,0001$35,896$11,547$15,729
2023$576,097$75,618$169,106$25,0001$142,087$40,389$30,883
2022$669,585$15,549$155,216$35,0003$120,934—$38,818
2021$809,252$22,864$98,467$45,0003$78,010—$42,731
2020$884,855$6,894$90,198$48,0003—$3,747$46,911

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William J Von Liebig reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The William J Von Liebig's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael Ennis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Dimond

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suzanne Von Liebig

    Director & Sole Member

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/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 William J Von Liebig

How much does The William J Von Liebig give each year?

The William J Von Liebig gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.

How large is The William J Von Liebig?

The William J Von Liebig reported $581K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The William J Von Liebig operate?

The William J Von Liebig has awarded grants in California, Florida, New Jersey, New York.

What is The William J Von Liebig's EIN?

The William J Von Liebig's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1470886. 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

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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