THE YLEF FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $90K · expenses $47K · assets $238K
- EIN
- 26-3587976
- Address
- C/O FRIEDMAN 193 WILLIAMSBURG ST W, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-0000
- NTEE code
- T20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- February 2009 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Friedman | Trustee | 2011-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Esther Friedman | Trustee | 2011-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ESTHER FRIEDMAN | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 9 grants to individuals · $47K
2023 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 7 grants to individuals · $21K
2022 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 3 grants to individuals · $11K
2021 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 6 grants to individuals · $17K
2020 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 5 grants to individuals · $13K
2019 · 6 grants to organizations · $15K
2018 · 4 grants to organizations · $12K
2017 · 6 grants to organizations · $8K
2016 · 7 grants to organizations · $20K
2014 · 3 grants to organizations · $6K
2013 · 9 grants to organizations · $10K
2011 · 2 grants to organizations · $15K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2024 · 1 contributor · $79K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $79,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 2 contributors · $28K
2022 · 1 contributor · $15K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2021 · 1 contributor · $10K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,336 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2020 · 2 contributors · $0
2019 · 2 contributors · $34K
2018 · 1 contributor · $9K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $9,200 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2018 · filing |
2017 · 1 contributor · $16K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $16,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
2016 · 1 contributor · $16K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,500 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2016 · filing |
2014 · 1 contributor · $23K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $22,650 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2014 · filing |
2013 · 1 contributor · $7K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | $7,100 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2013 · filing |
2011 · 1 contributor · $16K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEF FAMILY TRUST | Person | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,742 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2011 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $90,428 | $47,455 | $238,402 | $238,341 | $79,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $33,801 | $20,669 | $195,368 | $195,368 | $28,114 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $22,012 | $11,450 | $182,736 | $182,236 | $18,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $14,254 | $17,345 | $173,067 | $171,674 | $10,336 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $27,465 | $13,279 | $174,765 | $174,765 | $23,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $39,039 | $14,978 | $160,579 | $160,579 | $34,400 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $11,815 | $12,470 | $136,518 | $136,518 | $9,200 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,357 | $7,748 | $137,173 | $137,173 | $16,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $17,812 | $19,752 | $126,564 | $126,564 | $15,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $25,698 | $5,817 | $107,032 | $107,032 | $22,650 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $9,461 | $10,341 | $87,151 | $87,151 | $7,100 | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $19,028 | $15,120 | $68,610 | $68,610 | - | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| BOND FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $87,041 | $103,910 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NUTT FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $94,968 | $229,907 | TRUSTEE - AS NEEDED | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SHULEM WEISS FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $88,177 | $73,985 | OFFICER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| M D SHERRILL FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $87,322 | $142,727 | PRESIDENT | $32,462 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE BURKE AND VIOLET MARSHALL FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $89,759 | $161,983 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| DRAGONS RIPPLE FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $85,657 | $26,973 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE@THOMAS F JUDSON JR AND ELISABETH W JUDSON FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $87,833 | $64,962 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $47,455 spent · pay $0 · grants $47,301 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $47,301 | 99.7% | |
| Taxes | $154 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $47,455 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $20,669 spent · pay $0 · grants $20,514 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $20,514 | 99.3% | |
| Taxes | $155 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $20,669 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $11,450 spent · pay $0 · grants $11,400 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,400 | 99.6% | |
| Taxes | $50 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $11,450 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $17,345 spent · pay $0 · grants $17,236 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $17,236 | 99.4% | |
| Taxes | $105 | 0.6% | |
| Other expenses | $4 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $17,345 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $13,279 spent · pay $0 · grants $13,220 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $13,220 | 99.6% | |
| Taxes | $59 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $13,279 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $14,978 spent · pay $0 · grants $14,779 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $14,779 | 98.7% | |
| Taxes | $100 | 0.7% | |
| Other expenses | $99 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $14,978 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $12,470 spent · pay $0 · grants $12,370 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $12,370 | 99.2% | |
| Taxes | $100 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $12,470 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $7,748 spent · pay $0 · grants $7,626 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $7,626 | 98.4% | |
| Taxes | $96 | 1.2% | |
| Other expenses | $26 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $7,748 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $19,752 spent · pay $0 · grants $19,630 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $19,630 | 99.4% | |
| Taxes | $122 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $19,752 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $5,817 spent · pay $0 · grants $5,720 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $5,720 | 98.3% | |
| Taxes | $97 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $5,817 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $10,341 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,165 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,165 | 98.3% | |
| Taxes | $176 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $10,341 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990PF · $15,120 spent · pay $0 · grants $15,120 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,120 | 100.0% | |
| Total | $15,120 | 100% |
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