Private foundation · EIN 30-6744022 · East Hartford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tova Leidesdorf Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $153K total, median $51K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$153K
Median grant
$51K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYUnrestricted general$51K
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYUnrestricted general$51K
The American Friends of Migdal OhrNew York, NYUnrestricted general$51K

About this foundation

Tova Leidesdorf Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in East Hartford, Connecticut, administered in care of Alexandra Lio, tax-exempt since 2026. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Tova Leidesdorf Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Tova Leidesdorf Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $153K across 3 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does Tova Leidesdorf Charitable Trust give?

New York (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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