Question 1

What does THE LEF FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

THE LEF FOUNDATION has funded 132 organizations with 236 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does THE LEF FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, THE LEF FOUNDATION awarded $584,600 in grants. The foundation holds $7,194,118 in total assets. Grant data is available for 4 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 236 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs THE LEF FOUNDATION?

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THE LEF FOUNDATION is led by LYDA KUTH (PRESIDENT), BYRON KUTH (VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER), SARAH TREESON (DIRECTOR), and 1 other. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is THE LEF FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

THE LEF FOUNDATION is located in BELMONT, MA. Their EIN is 68-0070194. Their website is https://WWW.LEF-FOUNDATION.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from THE LEF FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. THE LEF FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. GUIDELINES LEF INVESTS IN DOCUMENTARY FILM AND VIDEO PROJECTS THAT DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE IN TECHNIQUE, ORIGINALITY OF VISION AND VOICE, AND CREATIVITY IN FORM. THE STRONGEST PROPOSALS WILL BE THOSE THAT CLEARLY ARTICULATE THE WAYS IN WHICH THE PROPOSED PROJECT ALIGNS WITH THE PROGRAM'S FUNDING CRITERIA. FUNDING CRITERIA QUALITY OF CINEMATIC FORM AND TECHNIQUE ORIGINALITY OF FILMMAKER'S VOICE, VISION, AND POINT OF VIEW RESONANCE AND POWER OF THE FILM'S CORE IDEA OR STORY FEASIBILITY OF PRODUCTION. ELIGIBILITY PROJECTS MUST BE LONG FORMAT; RUNNING TIMES OF 40 MINUTES OR MORE. PRIMARY CREATIVE PERSONNEL (DIRECTOR AND/OR PRODUCER) MUST RESIDE IN NEW ENGLAND. PROJECTS WITH DIRECTORS OR PRODUCERS ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL, UNDERGRADUATE OR MASTER'S DEGREE PRPGRA,S AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION ARE INELIGIBLE. MULTI-CHANNEL OR INSTALLATION WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO HAVE A FISCAL SPONSOR. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$584,600	56	$10,439
2023	$499,500	51	$9,794
2022	$550,000	74	$7,432
2021	$400,500	55	$7,282

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