Leon Levy Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Leon Levy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York with $490.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$490.7Mtotal assets

2004IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Leon Levy Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $28.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

New York University $9.8M
New York Academy Of Sciences $1.7M
President And Fellows Of Harvard College $1.2M
City College New York The $1.1M
United Jewish Appeal Federation Of New York $1.1M
Center For Jewish History $1.1M
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $1M
Bard College $1M
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee $1M
Smithsonian National Museum Of Asian Art $900K
Bahamas National Trust Fund Inc $612K
Save Venice Inc $500K
Immigrant Justice Corps $500K
Mount Sinai Medical Center $500K
New York Public Radio $500K
National September 11 Memorial & Museum $413K
Israel Nature And Heritage Foundation Of America $400K
Brennan Center For Justice $400K
New York Botanical Garden The $325K
New York Public Library $300K
Lod Economic Company $295K
New York Philharmonic $286K
Natural Areas Conservancy $250K
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program $250K
City Report Inc $250K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$25.2M
FY2019$22.6M
FY2020$24.9M
FY2021$27.6M
FY2022$34.6M
FY2023$32.3M

About Leon Levy Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersNew York, New York
EIN306085406
IRS ruling2004

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Leon Levy Foundation?

Leon Levy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York with $490.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Leon Levy Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Leon Levy Foundation?

Leon Levy Foundation's EIN is 306085406. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Leon Levy Foundation?

Private foundations like Leon Levy Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Leon Levy Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.