Lefkovitz Foundation

ELKHORN, WI EIN: 36-3734049

The Lefkovitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since June 1991.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$141K

+21.5% YoY

Grant Count

45

-2.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+24.2% YoY

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, which is situated in Walworth County.

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

Albert LeaAuroraBoulderChicagoDecaturDenverElkhornGlencoeGreenvilleHighland ParkLAKE GENEVALos AngelesMcleanMelbourneMemphisMinneapolisNew YorkNormalNorthbrookPhoenix

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $494,211
  • Revenue: $110,964
  • Expenses: $146,400
  • Net Income: -$35,436
  • Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2024):

  • Interest Revenue: $3,591
  • Contributions Received: $0

The foundation's expenses exceeded revenue in 2024, resulting in a net loss of $35,436.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$35K$71K$106K$141K33 grants202037 grants202143 grants202246 grants202345 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Jewish Federation of Pal…$20KThe Chicago Lighthouse$5KJewish United Fund Metro…$5KMisericordia Women's Aux…$5KVIP Services$5KCancer Wellness$5KRush University Medical …$5KAnti Defamation League$5KSt Jude's Research Hospi…$5KLurie Children's Hospita…$5K

Grant Size Distribution

204 grants across all recorded years

204<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($20,000), The Chicago Lighthouse ($5,000), Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago ($5,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ravinia Festival Association Highland Park, ILEducation$1,000
Chicago Botanic Gardens Glencoe, ILEducation$1,000
The Chicago Lighthouse Chicago, ILHealth$5,000
The Field Museum Chicago, ILEducation$1,000
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FLEducation$20,000
Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, ILEducation$5,000
John G Shedd Aquarium Chicago, ILEducation$1,000
Misericordia Women's Auxiliary Chicago, ILHealth$5,000
Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CAEducation$1,000
Special Olympics Illinois Normal, ILSpecial needs$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Arlene LefkovitzPresident
Gayle DoughertyDirector
Nina MannDIRECTOR
Shelley Loyd-LawtonDirector
Donna NeshekTreasurer
Veronica LefkovitzDirector
Alex Loydsecretary
Samuel Neshekdirector
LINDSEY DOUGHERTYDIRECTOR
JOHN LEFKOVITZDIRECTOR
CHARLES MANNDIRECTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Lefkovitz Foundation make grants?

The foundation is located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, which is situated in Walworth County.

What size grants does Lefkovitz Foundation award?

In 2024, Lefkovitz Foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $141K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Lefkovitz Foundation's EIN?

Lefkovitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3734049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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