Private foundation · EIN 30-6085406
Leon Levy Foundation
New York, NY
Leon Levy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $38.5M in grants and contributions paid across 214 grants, with $491M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to New York University, Graduate Center - City University of New York and New York Academy of Sciences.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | Project Support. | $8,726,786 |
| Graduate Center - City University of New York | New York, NY | Endowment Support | $3,275,000 |
| New York Academy of Sciences | New York, NY | Project Support. | $2,818,101 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | Endowment Support | $2,050,000 |
| City College New York the | New York, NY | Project Support. | $1,555,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | Endowment Support | $1,440,000 |
| Bard Graduate Center | New York, NY | Project Support. | $1,035,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Project Support. | $1,035,000 |
| White Levy Program for Archaeological Publications | Cambridge, MA | Project Support. | $1,007,169 |
| Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority | New York, NY | Project Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art | Washington, DC | Endowment Support | $900,000 |
| Bnt Fund | Princeton, NJ | Project Support. | $648,814 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | Project Support. | $636,156 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps | New York, NY | General Support | $625,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General Support | $600,000 |
| Public Theater the | New York, NY | Endowment Support | $525,000 |
| Anne Frank House | New York, NY | Project Support. | $500,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Project Support. | $500,000 |
| Mount Sinai | New York, NY | Endowment Support | $500,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | New York, NY | Project Support. | $413,400 |
| Israel Nature and Heritage Foundation of America | Englewood, NJ | Project Support. | $400,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden the | Bronx, NY | Project Support. | $375,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | Project Support. | $325,000 |
| Jewish Museum the | New York, NY | Project Support. | $285,000 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy | New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
The 25 largest of 214 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($30K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$33.3M · 162 grants
- Massachusetts$1.44M · 10 grants
- New Jersey$1.09M · 5 grants
- District of Columbia$1.09M · 6 grants
- Rhode Island$250K · 1 grant
- California$231K · 6 grants
- Arizona$225K · 1 grant
- Maine$122K · 4 grants
- Virginia$111K · 2 grants
- Maryland$55K · 2 grants
- Indiana$50K · 1 grant
- Florida$30K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Leon Levy Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Leon Levy Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Leon Levy Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $38,451,826 in grants and contributions paid (214 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Leon Levy Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to New York University (NY), $8.73M, Graduate Center - City University of New York (NY), $3.28M, New York Academy of Sciences (NY), $2.82M, Prospect Park Alliance (NY), $2.05M and City College New York the (NY), $1.56M.