Anne E Leibowitz Fund

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 36-3658288

The Anne E Leibowitz Fund is a private foundation located in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1990. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions primarily as a grantmaking entity supporting various cultural, educational, and research organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-9.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$167K

+16.7% YoY

Grant Count

+27.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-8.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne E Leibowitz Fund reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, its grantmaking activity indicates support across diverse areas including Jewish research and culture, education, and performing arts.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 18 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $202,793 in expenses. Notable recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in the Chicago area and nationally, with support extending to organizations in New York and beyond.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $455K (54%)

Illinois $359K (43%)

California $17K (2%)

Wisconsin $5K (1%)

Hawaii $3K (0%)

Minnesota $2K (0%)

Oregon $2K (0%)

Colorado $1K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Maryland Minnesota New York Oregon Wisconsin

Cities

AspenBurr RidgeChicagoDarlingtonEvanstonKamuelaLos AngelesMadisonMalibuNew YorkNorthbrookNorwalkPortlandRye BrookSaint PaulVeniceWooddale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total Assets: $1,433,527
Total Revenues: $50,770
Total Expenses: $202,793
Investment Income and Dividends: $49,623

Notable Financial Trend:

The foundation received $1,200,000 in grants and contributions in 2023 but received $0 in such contributions in 2024, indicating a shift in funding sources or timing of major gifts.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,433,527	$1,586,169	$526,649
Revenue	$50,770	$1,229,620	$-29,073
Expenses	$202,793	$172,829	$203,490
Qualifying Distributions	$180,813	$156,128	$197,475
Net Investment Income	$28,417	$18,480	$6,186
Distributable Amount	$83,278	$70,515	$30,533

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

102 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yivo Institute for Jewish Research ($85,000), The Erikson Institute ($25,000), Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre ($13,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE ERIKSON INSTITUTE CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$25,000
GROUP FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING MENT NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$1,500
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WOMEN'S BOARD CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$1,000
Vestibular Disorders Association Portland, OR	GENERAL	$500
CERQUA RIVERA DANCE THEATRE CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$13,500
YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$85,000
HOLLYROD FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$5,000
626 LANDMARK FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$2,000
GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$3,000
JEWISH UNITED FUND CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOY SEGAL	President	1	$9,600
ROBIN SEGAL SWANN	Secretary	0.5	—
JONATHAN SEGAL	Director	0.5	—
TONY SWANN	Director	0.5	—
MICHAEL SEGAL	Director	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anne E Leibowitz Fund fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Anne E Leibowitz Fund?

**Recent Grant Activity (2024)** The foundation made 18 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $202,793 in expenses. Notable recent grants include: • YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: $85,000 (General) • Erikson Institute: $25,000 (General) • Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre: $13,500 (General) • Chicago Dance History Project: $1,000 (General) The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees. No specific application process or guidelines are documented in available sources.

Where does Anne E Leibowitz Fund make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in the Chicago area and nationally, with support extending to organizations in New York and beyond.

What size grants does Anne E Leibowitz Fund award?

In 2024, Anne E Leibowitz Fund awarded 23 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Anne E Leibowitz Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Anne E Leibowitz Fund reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.