Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it gave $54,000 through 41 grants to charitable organizations, including universities, arts organizations, public media, and nonprofits addressing community needs.
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc gave $54K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,317
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,021,071
- +16.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (9 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Mound Cotton 44Th Fl, New York, NY 10004-1901
Phone: (212) 804-4211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brandeis University ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 54% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts at 13%, New Jersey at 9%, Colorado at 7%, and Pennsylvania at 4%. The listed recipients also include organizations in California and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 41 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% 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 $37K (2020) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| New York City Center New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Fund for High Meadow Stone Ridge, NY | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Jewish Labor Committee New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| New York Univ School of Law New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio Denver, CO | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Hanna Oakland Gardens, NY | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego San Diego, CA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,021,071 | $186,375 | $81,384 | $54,000 | 41 | $67,008 | $50,307 | $47,898 |
| 2023 | $877,542 | $193,434 | $67,192 | $44,000 | 34 | $56,031 | $78,343 | $36,627 |
| 2022 | $696,717 | $103,655 | $57,811 | $38,000 | 26 | $47,382 | $43,126 | $36,615 |
| 2021 | $841,601 | $111,089 | $67,070 | $37,000 | 20 | $51,900 | $55,919 | $38,076 |
| 2020 | $684,479 | $56,976 | $63,938 | $37,000 | 21 | — | $12,266 | $30,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Brandeis University describes its work as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences, while New York City Center says it seeks to make dance and musical theater accessible to a broad audience. Manhattan Theatre Club describes producing and developing theater and providing education programs. New York Public Radio says its programming is rooted in New York, and the Jewish Labor Committee describes educating and mobilizing the trade union community on concerns of the Jewish community.
Other 2024 recipients included Food Bank of the Rockies, which says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity; Sharsheret, which provides support and education related to breast and ovarian cancer; and the Epilepsy Foundation of America, which says it works to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $54,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest award was $5,000 to Brandeis University. Other notable grants were $3,000 each to Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City Center, and Fund for High Meadow, and $2,000 each to New York Public Radio, the Jewish Labor Committee, and New York University School of Law. The listed grant purposes are “Charitable purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Quint as president and Ellen Quint as secretary.
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc is led by Jon E. Quint, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon E. Quint
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Quint
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc
How much does Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc give each year?
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc gave $54K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 34 grants.
What is Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,317, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc give grants?
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Who are Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brandeis University ($5,000), Manhattan Theatre Club ($3,000) and New York City Center ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc?
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0205299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harmon and Eugene Leiman Foundation Inc 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.
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