How to apply
Letter form Contact: The Trustees, 10100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 610, Los Angeles, Ca, 3105519936 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are usually made in southern california
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 185 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $15M; Part I reports $7.4M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $1.6M |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $1.6M |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $1.6M |
| The Thacher SchoolOjai, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $1.3M |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles - St John's SeminaryCamarillo, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $1.0M |
| California Hospital Medical Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Payment for health services | $1.0M |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | Payment for educational purposes | $1.0M |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $1.0M |
| University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA | Paymnet for educational purposes | $1.0M |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Teacher SalariesLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $984K |
| The California 4-H FoundationDavis, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $235K |
| Covenant HouseHollywood, CA | Payment for homeless shelters | $100K |
| Don Bosco Technical High SchoolRosemead, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $100K |
| Hospitaller Foundation of California IncLos Angeles, CA | Payment in support of hospitality centers | $100K |
| Jesuits West ProvinceLos Gatos, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $100K |
| John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CA | Payment in support of child audiology | $100K |
| Hillcrest Transitional HousingWoodland Hills, CA | Donation in support of transitional housing | $75K |
| Holy Family ServicesSouth Pasadena, CA | Payment for foster care | $75K |
| Sisters of Social ServiceEncino, CA | Payment for support of social services | $75K |
| Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CenterSierra Madre, CA | Payment for catholic retreat center | $60K |
| Green Dot Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $50K |
| MaryvaleLos Angeles, CA | Payment for orphan services | $50K |
| Our HouseWoodland Hills, CA | Payment for support of grieving children and teens | $50K |
| Providence Trinity Care Hospice FoundationTorrance, CA | General/educational | $50K |
| Rad CampIrvine, CA | Payment for support of the youth | $50K |
| St Camillus Pastoral CenterLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $50K |
| United Negro College FundLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $50K |
| A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA | Payment for youth services | $30K |
| Association of Catholic Student CouncilsPasadena, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $30K |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Los AngelesInglewood, CA | Payment for support of the youth | $30K |
| Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CA | Payment for food instability | $30K |
| American Indian Catholic Schools NetworkNotre Dame, IN | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| Bags4kidsCalifornia City, CA | Payment for support of foster children | $25K |
| Camp Ronald McDonaldLos Angeles, CA | Payment to support camp for children with cancer and their families | $25K |
| CASA de Las AmigasPasadena, CA | Payment for rehabilitation center | $25K |
| CASAMonterey Park, CA | Payment for support of abused or neglected children | $25K |
| Catholic Schools CollaborativeLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| Children's Burn FoundationSherman Oaks, CA | Payment for burn victims | $25K |
| Five AcresAltadena, CA | Payment for mental heath services | $25K |
| Grossman Burn FoundationCalabasas, CA | Payment for burn injury victims | $25K |
| Guide Dogs of the DesertWhitewater, CA | Payment for blind and visually impaired support | $25K |
| IempathizeBoulder, CO | Payment for human trafficking prevention | $25K |
| Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| Little Sisters of the PoorSan Pedro, CA | Payment for support of the elderly | $25K |
| Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| Los Angeles Lgbt CenterWest Hollywood, CA | Payment for lgbtq support services | $25K |
| Path Beyond ShelterLos Angeles, CA | Payment for homeless support | $25K |
| Puente Learning CenterLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| School on WheelsLos Angeles, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| South Central LampLos Angeles, CA | Payment for women services | $25K |
| Special Olympics of Southern CaliforniaLong Beach, CA | Payment for support of the disabled | $25K |
| St Francis CenterLos Angeles, CA | Payment for homeless support | $25K |
| St James InnLos Angeles, CA | Payment for support of sick individuals and their loved ones | $25K |
| StriveLos Angeles, CA | Payment for youth services | $25K |
| Support Our Aging Religious IncNw, DC | General/educational | $25K |
| The Giving SpirtLos Angeles, CA | Payment for homeless support | $25K |
| The House Institute FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Payment for hearing services | $25K |
| The Right to Life League of Southern CaPasadena, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| Tierra del Sol FoundationSunland, CA | Payment for educational purposes | $25K |
| Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA | Payment for family services | $25K |
By state: California 90 · District of Columbia 3 · Washington 4 · Indiana 6 · New York 12 · Colorado 3
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 1956. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $15M across 185 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation give?
California (90 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Washington (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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