Before you apply to The Lef Foundation
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Private Foundation
THE LEF FOUNDATION
Based in BELMONT, MA, THE LEF FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $832K in revenue, $927K in expenses, $7.2M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 557 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $4.4M.
EIN: 680070194
BELMONT, MA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$832K
Total Expenses$927K
Total Assets$7.2M
Grants Given557
Grant Total$4.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
UNIONDOCS
FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF MILTON GUILLN'S PROJECT MY SKIN AND I AS PART OF THE FSC-LEF FELLOWSHIP
$75,000
FILMMAKERS COLLABORATIVE INC
GENERAL SUPPORT OF FILMMAKERS
$50,000
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC
FUNDING FOR THE FOLLOWING:UNRESTRICTED GIFT IN SUPPORT OF CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY, AND INDEPENDENT WORKS BY SIOBHAN LANDRY, CAROLINA BORRAS, BROOKE SAIS, AND THE COMPLETION OF "THE DREAMERS AND I"
$45,000
POINTS NORTH INSTITUTE
A GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE LEF/CIFF FELLOWSHIP
$40,000
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC - AMANDA KOWA
PROGRAM SUPPORT OF AMANDA KOWALSKI'S PROJECT, "OUT IN THE MOUNTAINS (WORKING TITLE)"
$32,500
Showing up to 5 of 557 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Byron Kuth
DIRECTOR
Lauren Finneran
PRESIDENT
Lyda Kuth
DIRECTOR
Sarah Treeson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $832K | $927K | $7.2M |
| 2024 | $533K | $834K | $7.2M |
| 2023 | $297K | $937K | $7.6M |
| 2022 | $3.2M | $767K | $8.3M |
| 2021 | $374K | $856K | $5.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $374K to $832K (+122%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, and 4 other states.
AZCACOCTDCHIIAILKYMA
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.