Private foundation · EIN 82-3918680 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Yaacov and Leah Foundation Inc

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: 5 grants paid, $172K total, median $6,774. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$172K
Median grant
$6,774
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Israel FundCedarhurst, NYTo assist families in need of finanacial assistance$140K
Hampton SynagueWest Hampton, NYTo assist families in need of finanacial assistance$18K
Ukranian American CommunityRochester, NYTo assist families in need of finanacial assistance$6,774
Beargivers Charitable OrganizationNew York, NYTo assist families in need of finanacial assistance$3,600
Chabad of the WestsideNew York, NYTo assist families in need of finanacial assistance$3,600

About this foundation

Yaacov and Leah Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Yaacov and Leah Foundation Inc 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 Yaacov and Leah Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $172K across 5 grants, a median of $6,774.

Where does Yaacov and Leah Foundation Inc give?

New York (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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