Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation
The Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 72 grants totaling $1,369,173 to charitable organizations.
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,369,173
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,016
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,056
- Total assets
- $14,899,254
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (21 of 72, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No formal application is necessary; the filing describes a general letter of request and lists Laurence C. Leeds Jr. as the contact. Eligible recipients must be public charities described under IRC Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3).
- Contact
Application contact: Laurence C Leeds Jr
Mailing address: 120 W 45Th Street - 7Th Fl, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-6444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYU Langone Health ($303K). Together the top 10 received $991K.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 309 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by 10% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% in California, 6% in Florida, and 2% in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 72 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $303,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis and Learning Woodside, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $153,400 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $119,520 |
| Hudson Institute Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $109,600 |
| Fit Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Ace for the Homeless Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Shatterproof Boston, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,899,254 | $1,350,780 | $1,639,374 | $1,369,173 | 72 | $1,374,843 | $1,090,434 | $987,370 |
| 2023 | $15,011,013 | $695,981 | $1,762,022 | $1,432,492 | 66 | $1,438,162 | $378,379 | $899,255 |
| 2022 | $16,077,054 | $-697,714 | $1,723,218 | $1,358,945 | 62 | $1,365,415 | — | $926,726 |
| 2021 | $19,235,411 | $3,380,803 | $1,718,638 | $1,435,152 | 67 | $1,438,887 | $3,022,720 | $1,073,559 |
| 2020 | $17,588,418 | $548,002 | $1,401,294 | $1,214,081 | 42 | — | $405,395 | $865,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $987K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation says it works to accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prep for Prep says it provides educational access and opportunity to promising New York City students. The New-York Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and interpreting material relevant to U.S. and New York history, while the Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 72 grants totaling $1,369,173. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $303,000, with a median of $6,056. Its largest grants included $303,000 to NYU Langone Health, $153,400 to New York Junior Tennis and Learning, $119,520 to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, $109,600 to Hudson Institute, and $100,000 each to FIT Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was general charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Laurence C. Leeds Jr. is listed as both president and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation is led by Laurence C. Leeds Jr., President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurence C. Leeds Jr.
President & Treasurer
Trustee → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation
How much does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation give each year?
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 66 grants.
What is Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,056, and its average grant was $19,016, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation give grants?
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (37 grants), Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants) and Greenwich, CT (3 grants).
Does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Share of Contributions Paid by Partnership" (7 grants).
Who are Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NYU Langone Health ($303,000), New York Junior Tennis and Learning ($153,400) and Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation ($119,520), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation?
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $987K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation says it works to accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's EIN?
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7219856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dalia-and-larry-leeds-family-foundation-morg_d26681965ab74d968e6080001a7cc897
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