Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 65-0347903

Foundation Overview

Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc has awarded 169 grants totaling $3,976,888 to organizations in Florida, North Carolina and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $800 to $100,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,976,888
Total Assets
$6,276,904
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

11 of 23 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Florida

80% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Fort Lauderdale (47%), Miami (11%), Hollywood (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-37%

Declining funding trend with 37% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Place In Time Christian Ministries $5,000 Cooper City, FL, US Basic Needs Program 2024
Arts & Culture Center $10,000 Hollywood, FL, US General Annual Program Support 2024
Broward College Foundation $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Josephine S. Leiser Foundation Performing Program Fund 2024
Children's Opportunity Group $7,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Annual Fundraiser - 2025 Luncheon 2024
Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy $25,000 Raleigh, NC, US Public Art Installation At Dix Park 2024
Equine Assisted Therapies Of South Florida $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Eatsf Program - Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy 2024
Florida Grand Opera $25,000 Miami, FL, US 2024-2025 General Operating Support To Nurture Florida Grand Operas Presence 2024
Funding Arts Broward $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Be The Spark! Project 2024
Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Community Diaper Program 2024
Holy Cross Health $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Healing Spaces: Pediatric Therapy And Low Stimulation Room At Holy Cross 2024
Hope South Florida $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Parsonage Renovation 2024
Jack & Jill Children's Center $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Support Early Education Program - Low-income Children 2024
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Emergency Financial Assistance Program - Children Fighting Cancer 2024
Lighthouse Of Broward County $50,000 Sunrise, FL, US Support For Dining In The Dark Gala 2024
Make A Wish Foundation Of Southern Florida $10,000 Miami, FL, US Grant Wishes To Children Licing With Cancer And Other Critical Illnesses 2024
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation $40,000 Tampa, FL, US Support 2025 Fashion Funds The Cure 2024
Our Fathers House Soup Kitchen $5,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US Providing Essential Needs Of Food, Clothing, And Care For Community's Homeless 2024
Our Fund Inc $25,000 Wilton Manors, FL, US Sunshine Pride House 2024
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US Financial Aid Fund 2024
South Florida Pbs $10,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Arts, Music And Culture Programming 2024
Stepup Ministry $7,500 Raleigh, NC, US Froster Strategic Growth In Our Programs 2024
Sweet Dream Makers $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US A Bed Of My Own Program 2024
Tomorrows Rainbow $5,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US 2025 Childrens Bereavement Program 2024
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Alumni Association $100,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Broward College Foundation $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Canine Assisted Therapy $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Canine Companions $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Children's Opportunity Group $7,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Coalition To End Homelessness $2,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Funding Arts Broward $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Jack & Jill Children's Center $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Lighthouse Of Broward County $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Paw Warriors $3,000 Spring Hill, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station $5,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Slow Burn Theatre Company $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
South Florida Pbs $10,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
The Bishop's Ranch $95,000 Healdsburg, CA, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Alumni Association $100,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Broward College Foundation $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Canine Assisted Therapy $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Canine Companions $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Children's Opportunity Group $7,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Coalition To End Homelessness $2,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Funding Arts Broward $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Jack & Jill Children's Center $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Lighthouse Of Broward County $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Paw Warriors $3,000 Spring Hill, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station $5,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Slow Burn Theatre Company $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
South Florida Pbs $10,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
The Bishop's Ranch $95,000 Healdsburg, CA, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2023
Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood $40,000 Hollywood, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Canine Assisted Therapy $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Canine Companions $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Childrens Opportunity Group $7,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Coalition To End Homelessness $4,000 Raleigh, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Equine Assisted Therapies Of Sfl Inc $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
High County United Way $40,000 Boone, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Learning For Success Inc $15,000 Cooper City, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Lighthouse Of Broward $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Slow Burn Theatre Company $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Our Fund Inc $25,000 Wilton Manors, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Florida Grand Opera Inc $25,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station $3,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Jack & Jill Children's Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Paw Warriors $6,000 Spring Hill, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation $40,000 Tampa, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
The Foundation Of The Univeristy Of Nc $20,200 Asheville, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute $25,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Insight For The Blind $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
The Bishop's Ranch $45,000 Healdsburg, CA, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Maine Recovery Fund $5,000 Portland, ME, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood $40,000 Hollywood, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Canine Assisted Therapy $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Canine Companions $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Childrens Opportunity Group $7,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Coalition To End Homelessness $4,000 Raleigh, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Equine Assisted Therapies Of Sfl Inc $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
High County United Way $40,000 Boone, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Learning For Success Inc $15,000 Cooper City, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Lighthouse Of Broward $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Slow Burn Theatre Company $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Our Fund Inc $25,000 Wilton Manors, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Florida Grand Opera Inc $25,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station $3,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Jack & Jill Children's Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Paw Warriors $6,000 Spring Hill, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation $40,000 Tampa, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
The Foundation Of The Univeristy Of Nc $20,200 Asheville, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute $25,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Insight For The Blind $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
The Bishop's Ranch $45,000 Healdsburg, CA, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Maine Recovery Fund $5,000 Portland, ME, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood $40,000 Hollywood, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Canine Assisted Therapy $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Canine Companions $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Childrens Opportunity Group $7,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Coalition To End Homelessness $4,000 Raleigh, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Equine Assisted Therapies Of Sfl Inc $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
High County United Way $40,000 Boone, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Learning For Success Inc $15,000 Cooper City, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Lighthouse Of Broward $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Slow Burn Theatre Company $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Our Fund Inc $25,000 Wilton Manors, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Florida Grand Opera Inc $25,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station $3,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Jack & Jill Children's Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Paw Warriors $6,000 Spring Hill, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation $40,000 Tampa, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
The Foundation Of The Univeristy Of Nc $20,200 Asheville, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute $25,000 Miami, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Insight For The Blind $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
The Bishop's Ranch $45,000 Healdsburg, CA, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Maine Recovery Fund $5,000 Portland, ME, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2022
Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood $50,000 Hollywood, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Broward College Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $75,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Canine Assisted Therapy $20,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Canine Companions $5,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Childrens Opportunity Group $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Coalition To End Homelessness $3,744 Raleigh, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Equine Assisted Therapies Of Sfl Inc $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
High County United Way $50,000 Boone, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Kidsafe Foundation $5,000 Coral Springs, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Learning For Success Inc $25,000 Cooper City, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Lighthouse Of Broward $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Make A Wish Foundation $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Phillips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Slow Burn Theatre Company $35,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Triangle Native American Society $5,000 Raleigh, NC, US To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization 2021
Art And Culture Center Of Hollywood $35,000 Hollywood, FL, US General Support 2020
Broward College Foundation $35,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Broward Performing Arts Foundation $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Canine Assisted Therapy $18,500 Oakland Park, FL, US General Support 2020
Coalition To End Homelessness $3,744 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2020
Covenant House Florida $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Crossnore School Childrens Foundation $800 Crossnore, NC, US General Support 2020
Equine Assisted Therapies Of South Florida $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US General Support 2020
High Country United Way $40,000 Boone, NC, US General Support 2020
Hope South Florida $85,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Insight For The Blind $6,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Jack And Jill Children's Center $40,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Kidsafe Foundation $5,000 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2020
Lighthouse Of Broward County $24,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation $40,000 Tampa, FL, US General Support 2020
Our Fund Inc $25,000 Wilton Manors, FL, US General Support 2020
Paw Warriors $6,000 Spring Hill, FL, US General Support 2020
Philips Exeter Academy $25,000 Exeter, NH, US General Support 2020
Slow Burn Theatre Company $35,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
Taylor's Closet Foundation $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2020
The Bishop's Ranch $90,000 Healdsburg, CA, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 65-0347903
Website N/A
Address 2426 E LAS OLAS BLVD Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301-1573

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President-treasurer Robert B Judd
Vice-president Christine Hussey
Secretary (Until 2/3/25) Ruth Turner Camp
Secretary (From 2/3/25) Stephen B Turner Camp

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.