Private foundation · EIN 13-7219856 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 72 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $6,056. 58% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: Must be a public charity as described on irc section 509 (a) (1) (2) or (3)

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
72
$1.4M
Median grant
$6,056
Stays in NY
58%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$15M

How to apply

No formal application necessary, only a general letter of request. Contact: Laurence C Leeds Jr, 120 W 45th Street - 7th Fl, New York, Ny, 2128406444 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a public charity as described on irc section 509 (a) (1) (2) or (3)

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NYU Langone HealthNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$303K
New York Junior Tennis and LearningWoodside, NYGeneral charitable purpose$153K
Alzheimers Drug Discovery FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$120K
Hudson InstituteWashington, DCGeneral charitable purpose$110K
Fit FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$100K
Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral charitable purpose$100K
Ace for the HomelessWashington, DCGeneral charitable purpose$30K
Albert Einstein College of MedicineBronx, NYGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Prep for PrepNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$25K
ShatterproofBoston, MAGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$25K
UJA Federation of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Congregation Emanu-ElNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$19K
Friends of Hebrew UniversityNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$19K
New York Historical SocietyNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$14K
Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$12K
American Friends of Israel PhilharmonicNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
AmfarNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Generation SOSWestport, CTGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Mental Health CoalitionNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Morse Life FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Oxbridge AcademyWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Perlman Music ProgramNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Target ALSNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$10K
The InnovatePalm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Palm Beach SynagoguePalm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$9,750
American Friends of the Israel MuseumNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$9,500
Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$9,500
New York STEM Cell FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$9,300
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$8,550
Common GoodNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$7,000
Kravis CenterWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$6,710
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$6,700
Lincoln Center TheatreNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$5,412
Caring KindNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Coudert InstituteWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
National Philanthropic Trust (jd Solomons Fund for Public Service)Jenkintown, PAGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Northside Center for Child DevelopmentNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Southampton Bath & Tennis Club Charitable FundSouthampton, NYGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
The New York Landmarks ConservancyNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Southampton Arts CenterSouthampton, NYGeneral charitable purpose$4,500
American Jewish CommitteePhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$3,600
Brotherhood SynagogueNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$3,290
Center for Creative EducationWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NYGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Jewish MuseumNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
National Dance InstituteNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Palm Beach Civic AssociationPalm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$1,871
Citizens Union FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposegeneral charitable purpose$1,500
World Affairs Council of Palm BeachBoynton Beach, SCGeneral charitable purpose$1,200
Avon Theater Film CenterStamford, VTGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Chrysalis Theatre CompanyNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Committee to Reduce Infection DeathsGreenwich, CTGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Goodwill Industries of Greater Ny & Northern NjNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Hope for Depression Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purpose$1,000

By state: New York 42 · District of Columbia 2 · California 1 · Florida 12 · Massachusetts 1 · Connecticut 6

About this foundation

Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Lipsky Goodkin & Co, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 72 grants, a median of $6,056.

Where does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation give?

New York (42 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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