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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 88-4190836

Paul and Lynn Leight Charitable Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 41 grants and $8.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $8,260,470

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $15,215,043

  • Tax year 2023

    $25,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $5,051,886

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Aventura TurnberryAventura, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $8,000,000
  2. The Jerusalem FoundationNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  3. Joslin Diabetes Center ProcessingCharlestown, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  4. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Miami ChapterHollywood, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  5. Children's Bereavement CenterMiami, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $15,000
  6. United Hatzalah of IsraelNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  7. Breakthrough - MiamiMiami, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  8. Chabad at HamiltonClinton, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $8,000
  9. Jewish Broadcasting ServiceStamford, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  10. Center for Hearing and CommunicationNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  11. Friends of JCC KrakowSuffern, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  12. American Zionist MovementNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  13. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  14. Greater Miami Hillel - University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  15. Hillel InternationalWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  16. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  17. Seeds of PeaceWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  18. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  19. The Women's Lunch PlaceBoston, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  20. Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  21. Project NewbornHollywood, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  22. Belev EchadNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  23. Ear Peace FoundationMiami, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  24. StandwithusLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  25. Jewish Broadcasting ServiceStamford, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  26. Miami WaterkeeperCoral Gables, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $3,334
  27. Friends of United Hatzalah LockboxNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $3,334
  28. Nicklaus Children's Hospital FoundationMiami, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $3,333
  29. American ForestsWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $3,333
  30. First Serve MiamiMiami, FL

    Charitable contribution

    $3,333
  31. SBPNew Orleans, LA

    Charitable contribution

    $3,333
  32. Friends of Zo ArtzeinuCedarhurst, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $3,000
  33. Lev LalevMonsey, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  34. The Book TrustDenver, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  35. Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  36. Penn HillelPhiladelphia, PA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  37. Nols - Outdoor Leadership SchoolLander, WY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  38. Temple IsraelNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,250
  39. Stand with US 2024Pasadena, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $500
  40. Temple Emanu-ElNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $360
  41. Park Ave SynagogueNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $360

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid3 grants $60,00040% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $30,50021% of the total
  3. Religion4 grants $23,00015% of the total
  4. Civil rights2 grants $10,0007% of the total
  5. Environment3 grants $9,1676% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $5,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $10,8337% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida10 grants $8,070,000
  2. New York15 grants $108,804
  3. Massachusetts2 grants $30,000
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $10,833
  5. California3 grants $10,500
  6. Connecticut2 grants $10,000
  7. Pennsylvania2 grants $7,500
  8. Illinois1 grant $5,000
  9. Louisiana1 grant $3,333
  10. Colorado1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paul LeightOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nathan LeightOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Deborah MoussallyOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lynn LeightOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lewis LeightOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0

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