Leichtag Foundation

Advancing self sufficiency and stimulating social entrepreneurship.

Overview

The Leichtag Foundation strives to alleviate human hardship advance self sufficiency and promote tolerance and understanding reflecting the Leichtags' pride in their Jewish heritage. The Leichtag Foundation honors the legacy of Lee and Toni Leichtag through igniting and inspiring vibrant Jewish life advancing self sufficiency and stimulating social entrepreneurship in coastal North San Diego County and Jerusalem. Since its inception in 1991 the Leichtag Foundation has granted over $111 million to 391 different organizations. Of this amount over $96 million has been granted since becoming independent in late 2007. About 23% has stayed in