Lefkovitz Foundation
The Lefkovitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including education, health, special needs, emergency assistance, and community support.
Lefkovitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Lefkovitz Foundation gave $141K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,300
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,140
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $494,211
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 Lefkovitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: (262) 723-6006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lefkovitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($20K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 204 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (44%) and Florida (20%). Recipients in Colorado and the District of Columbia each received 7% of grant dollars, while Wisconsin recipients received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lefkovitz Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 45 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $85K (2020) to $141K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Women's Auxiliary Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| VIP Services Elkhorn, WI | Special needs | $5,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Northbrook, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Health | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494,211 | $110,964 | $146,400 | $141,300 | 45 | $143,100 | $109,164 | $136,447 |
| 2023 | $529,647 | $32,744 | $113,664 | $116,300 | 46 | $111,950 | $31,004 | $114,031 |
| 2022 | $610,567 | $87,872 | $114,675 | $109,550 | 43 | $111,200 | $86,222 | $107,844 |
| 2021 | $637,370 | $83,038 | $111,585 | $108,050 | 37 | $109,700 | $81,389 | $101,434 |
| 2020 | $665,917 | $58,928 | $89,920 | $85,050 | 33 | — | $57,428 | $84,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lefkovitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its work as strengthening Jewish identity, connection with Israel, and meeting human needs within the Jewish community. Rush University Medical Center says its mission is to improve health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. VIP Services says it provides work and life-skills training for individuals with disabilities.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations addressing reproductive health, emergency food and financial assistance, maternal and infant health, disability inclusion, and crisis response. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 45 grants totaling $141,300 in 2024. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grant was $20,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County for education. Other listed grants of $5,000 included grants to The Chicago Lighthouse and Misericordia Women’s Auxiliary for health; Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago, Rush University Medical Center, Anti Defamation League, and KESHET for education; and VIP Services for special needs. The Preeclampsia Foundation, St Jude’s Research Hospital, and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago each received $5,000 for health. Other 2024 recipients included Planned Parenthood Federation of America, SPAN, and World Central Kitchen, each of which received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arlene Lefkovitz as president; Donna Neshek as treasurer; Alex Loyd as secretary; and Gayle Dougherty, Nina Mann, Shelley Loyd-Lawton, Veronica Lefkovitz, Samuel Neshek, Lindsey Dougherty, and John Lefkovitz as directors.
Lefkovitz Foundation is led by Arlene Lefkovitz, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arlene Lefkovitz
President
President Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gayle Dougherty
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina Mann
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel Neshek
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelley Loyd-Lawton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Veronica Lefkovitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Mann
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Lefkovitz
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lindsey Dougherty
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Loyd
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna Neshek
Treasurer
Director Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
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 Lefkovitz Foundation
How much does Lefkovitz Foundation give each year?
Lefkovitz Foundation gave $141K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 46 grants.
What is Lefkovitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Lefkovitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,140, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lefkovitz Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lefkovitz Foundation give grants?
Lefkovitz Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), Boulder, CO (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Northbrook, IL (2 grants).
Does Lefkovitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Lefkovitz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (16 grants), "Health" (14 grants) and "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are Lefkovitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Lefkovitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($20,000), The Chicago Lighthouse ($5,000) and Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lefkovitz Foundation?
Lefkovitz Foundation reported $494K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lefkovitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lefkovitz Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Lefkovitz 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lefkovitz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lefkovitz-foundation-morg_a76b1050c1bb495590cbc4e2834c04ff
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