The Leonard Litz Foundation concentrates on supporting LGBTQ+ services and advocacy, with large gifts to legal and community organizations that serve sexual minorities and their families. Grants are sizable and targeted, favoring direct-service community centers and impact litigation/advocacy groups, with occasional support for higher education and COVID-related relief. The foundation appears regionally focused in the Northeast and prefers a small number of high-dollar awards rather than many small grants.
The Leonard Litz Foundation’s clearest pattern is sustained support for LGBTQ+ organizations that combine direct services with advocacy. Its largest recent grant in the data is a $225,000 award to Lamda Legal in New York for community grant, COVID relief, and LGBT advocacy work, followed by a $170,000 general support grant to the same group in 2025. That pairing points to a funder that backs both immediate operating needs and broader legal and policy work. The foundation also gives sizable support to local LGBTQ+ centers and Pride organizations in Connecticut and New York, including Bridgeport Pride Center Inc., Triangle Community Center, The Loft, and The Pride Network. Those grants suggest an interest in community-level infrastructure as well as statewide or regional advocacy. In the recent grants list, support also reaches higher education and faith-based LGBTQ+ community settings, including City College Foundation and Congregation Beit Simchat Torah. Across the records provided, the foundation favors concentrated, high-value awards rather than many small ones, with repeated support for a small group of grantees over multiple years.
LGBTQ+ legal advocacy is a core theme. The foundation gave $225,000 to Lamda Legal in 2024 for community grant, COVID relief, and LGBT advocacy, then followed with $170,000 in 2025 for general support. That combination shows continued support for legal and advocacy infrastructure. Community-center funding is another clear thread. Bridgeport Pride Center Inc. received $131,000 in 2025 for general support, while Triangle Community Center received $119,500 in 2025 and additional grants in earlier years. These awards align with direct service and local community programming. The foundation also supports broader LGBTQ+ network and media capacity. It gave $52,200 to Glaad in 2025 for general support and $39,000 to The Pride Network in 2025. In addition, City College Foundation received $100,000 in 2025, extending the grantmaking beyond service organizations into regional education support.
Typical grants cluster around a mid-sized range: p25 is $3,000, median is $11,250, and p75 is $25,000. The recent grants list also shows a concentration of larger awards, including several six-figure grants, which indicates a mixed pattern of small awards and a smaller set of major commitments. Repeated recipients appear across multiple years, including Lamda Legal, Triangle Community Center, The Loft, Centerlink, The Pride Network, City College Foundation, and Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-off giving. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are accepted through several listed programs, including community grants and advocacy-related programs.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $25K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$25K
About 30% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a handful of recipients, including repeat funding (notably multiple grants to Lambda Legal); favors regional community organizations and advocacy groups over broad, distributed small grants.
Notable grantees: Lambda Legal, Bridgeport Pride Center, Inc., Triangle Community Center, City College Foundation
Grantmaking is regionally focused and stays entirely in the United States in the data provided. New York is the top state by grant count, with Connecticut also receiving a substantial share, including grants to Bridgeport, Norwalk, New Haven, and Cos Cob. New York City and nearby locations appear often, alongside White Plains and Albany. Outside the foundation’s home state, grants also land in New Jersey, including Newark, showing a Northeast pattern that extends beyond Connecticut.
The recent grants and program descriptions point to LGBTQ+ legal advocacy, local LGBTQ+ community centers and Pride organizations, community support for transgender and BIPOC communities, and some education-related support. Named recipients include Lamda Legal, Bridgeport Pride Center Inc., Triangle Community Center, The Loft, The Pride Network, and City College Foundation.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Lamda Legal, Triangle Community Center, The Loft, Centerlink, The Pride Network, City College Foundation, and Congregation Beit Simchat Torah. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time awards.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered at $3,000 for the 25th percentile, $11,250 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger six-figure grants, so the foundation uses a wide range of award sizes.
Yes. The site lists unsolicited applications as accepted for several programs, including TransPLUS Resource Center, SilverConnect, Leonard-Litz Community Grants, LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund, LGBTQ+ Pride Coalition, The Leonard Litz Legal Insights, and Community Grants.
The top state by grant count is New York, while Connecticut also receives many grants. Recent recipient cities include New York, Bridgeport, Norwalk, White Plains, New Haven, Albany, Newark, and Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Leonard Litz Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations located in Fairfield or Westchester County may join the coalition and qualify for annual support, subject to participation requirements.
Deadline: Inquiries are accepted by email; the coalition convening occurs annually in early February.
Who can apply: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored by one; the organization's primary, core purpose must be to serve the LGBTQ+ community; funding is limited to organizations and programs based in the United States. All organizational budget sizes are eligible. Applicants may submit one application per calendar year and must choose one grant program.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; the Foundation also operates several application cycles throughout the year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAMDA LEGAL | NEW YORK, NY | $170,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRIDGEPORT PRIDE CENTER INC | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $131,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRIANGLE COMMUNITY CENTER | NORWALK, CT | $119,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE LOFT | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLAAD | NEW YORK, NY | $52,200 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTERLINK | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PRIDE NETWORK | NEWARK, NJ | $39,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION BEIT SIMCHAT TORAH | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER | NEW HAVEN, CT | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALI-FORNEY CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPENEURS EQCT | CALABASAS, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP | ARDSLEY, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MILWAUKE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OUTRIGHT VERMONT | BURLINGTON, VT | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORWALK CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS | NORWALK, CT | $22,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTHPRIDE INC | PROVIDENCE, RI | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WASHINGTON BLADE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAZZONI CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VICTORY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAM AND DEVORAH FOUNDATION FOR TRANS YOUTH | CHATHAM, NJ | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE FREDERICK CENTER OF MARYLAND | FREDERICK, MD | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROXBURY YOUTHWORKS | ROXBURY CROSSING, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAMA DRAGONS | SYRACUSE, UT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HIBISCUS ROSE THERAPY OPEN COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION | COVINA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BAYARD RUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER | PRINCETON, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRANS COMMUNITY OF NEW ENGLAND | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GAY AND LESBIAN REVIEW | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TMI PROJECT STARLING PRODUCTIONS | KINGSTON, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK NEW PRIDE AGENDA | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ACLU-CT | HARTFORD, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MIDDLETOWN PRIDE | MIDDLETOWN, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLACK ROCK THEATER | FAIRFIELD, CT | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERACT | SUDBURY, MA | $6,050 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KIDS IN CRISIS | GREENWICH, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRIDGEPORT FILM FESTIVAL | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROC PRIDEABILITY ARC FOUNDATION OF MONROE | ROCHESTER, NY | $4,030 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WATERBURY PRIDE AFRO CARIBBEAN CULTURAL CENTER | WATERBURY, CT | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GRANBY'S GOT PRIDE | GRANBY, CT | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OUT FILM FEST CT | HARTFORD, CT | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOAR TOGETHER | REDDING, CT | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOVE YOUR LABELS | WORCESTER, MA | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DARIEN PRIDE CO TRIANGLE COMMUNITY CENTER | NORWALK, CT | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREENWICH PRIDE WILTON PRIDE | WILTON, CT | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PEEKSKILL PRIDE | PEEKSKILL, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRYEDE COMMUNITY GROUP | RYE, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | NEW YORK, NY | $1,029 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LAMDA LEGAL
$170,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BRIDGEPORT PRIDE CENTER INC
$131,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE PRIDE NETWORK
$39,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION BEIT SIMCHAT TORAH
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MILWAUKE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORWALK CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS
$22,500GENERAL SUPPORT
YOUTHPRIDE INC
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WASHINGTON BLADE FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAM AND DEVORAH FOUNDATION FOR TRANS YOUTH
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE FREDERICK CENTER OF MARYLAND
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROXBURY YOUTHWORKS
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MAMA DRAGONS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HIBISCUS ROSE THERAPY OPEN COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BAYARD RUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TRANS COMMUNITY OF NEW ENGLAND
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE GAY AND LESBIAN REVIEW
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TMI PROJECT STARLING PRODUCTIONS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ACLU-CT
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MIDDLETOWN PRIDE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BLACK ROCK THEATER
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
INTERACT
$6,050GENERAL SUPPORT
KIDS IN CRISIS
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BRIDGEPORT FILM FESTIVAL
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROC PRIDEABILITY ARC FOUNDATION OF MONROE
$4,030GENERAL SUPPORT
WATERBURY PRIDE AFRO CARIBBEAN CULTURAL CENTER
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GRANBY'S GOT PRIDE
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
OUT FILM FEST CT
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
SOAR TOGETHER
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
LOVE YOUR LABELS
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
DARIEN PRIDE CO TRIANGLE COMMUNITY CENTER
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GREENWICH PRIDE WILTON PRIDE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PEEKSKILL PRIDE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PRYEDE COMMUNITY GROUP
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT