Leland Deane Family Foundation
The Leland Deane Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lloyd Harbor, New York. In its 2026 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $101,300 to organizations supporting areas including historic preservation, education, arts, food and welfare programs, amateur sailing, and animal welfare.
Leland Deane Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Leland Deane Family Foundation gave $101K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 57% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $101,300
- +102.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- +64.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,404
- +23.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $782,387
- -8.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leland Deane Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 Van Wyck Lane, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743
Phone: (516) 238-0194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leland Deane Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New York Yacht Club Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Connecticut, 10% to Georgia, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leland Deane Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 35% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $101K (2026). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Yacht Club Foundation New York, NY | Support preservation of historic buildings | $20,000 |
| American Radio Relay League Newington, CT | Support the awareness and growth of amateur radio worldwide | $15,000 |
| The North Shore Land Alliance Mill Neck, NY | Support preservation of historic buildings | $10,000 |
| University of St Andrews American Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support Educational Programs of the School | $10,000 |
| American Sailboat Racing Foundation New York, NY | Support amateur sailing program | $5,000 |
| International Center of Photography New York, NY | Support programs of works of art | $5,000 |
| Nassau County Museum of Art Roslyn, NY | Support programs of works of art | $5,000 |
| People Loving People Inc Oyster Bay, NY | Support food and welfare programs for underprivileged | $5,000 |
| St Hugh Food Pantry Huntington Station, NY | Support food and welfare programs for underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Heckscher Museum Huntington, NY | Support programs of works of art | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $782,387 | $37,787 | $110,345 | $101,300 | 23 | $101,300 | $23,201 | $54,534 |
| 2025 | $855,601 | $274,110 | $69,397 | $50,000 | 14 | $49,500 | $252,777 | $46,649 |
| 2024 | $735,381 | $35,403 | $58,475 | $50,000 | 18 | $50,000 | $26,928 | $45,575 |
| 2023 | $658,589 | $43,359 | $61,154 | $49,000 | 16 | $49,000 | $31,205 | $44,917 |
| 2022 | $693,982 | $21,986 | $58,543 | $41,500 | 14 | $41,500 | $8,381 | $49,694 |
| 2021 | $742,979 | $64,517 | $31,569 | $22,130 | 7 | — | $55,078 | $44,033 |
| 2020 | $710,031 | $25,398 | $41,971 | $33,600 | 9 | — | $17,027 | $40,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leland Deane Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations working in several fields. For example, the North Shore Land Alliance describes its mission as conserving and stewarding Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters, and environmental resources. The International Center of Photography says it is dedicated to understanding and appreciating photography through exhibitions, collections, and education. Last Hope describes its work as reducing cat and dog overpopulation on Long Island and encouraging responsible pet ownership.
Other 2026 recipients include food and welfare organizations, museums, an educational institution, and organizations supporting amateur radio and sailing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $101,300. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2026 grants included $20,000 to the New York Yacht Club Foundation for preservation of historic buildings; $15,000 to the American Radio Relay League to support awareness and growth of amateur radio worldwide; and $10,000 each to the North Shore Land Alliance for historic-building preservation and the University of St Andrews American Foundation for educational programs. Other grants included $5,000 each to the American Sailboat Racing Foundation, International Center of Photography, Nassau County Museum of Art, People Loving People, and St Hugh Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Leland Deane and Danielle Deane as trustees.
Leland Deane Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Danielle Deane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leland Deane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Leland Deane Family Foundation
How much does Leland Deane Family Foundation give each year?
Leland Deane Family Foundation gave $101K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 14 grants.
What is Leland Deane Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Leland Deane Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,404, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leland Deane Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Leland Deane Family Foundation give grants?
Leland Deane Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (15%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Huntington, NY (3 grants) and Oyster Bay, NY (2 grants).
Does Leland Deane Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Leland Deane Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Educational Programs of the School" (6 grants), "Support programs of works of art" (4 grants) and "Support preservation of historic buildings" (4 grants).
Who are Leland Deane Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Leland Deane Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include New York Yacht Club Foundation ($20,000), American Radio Relay League ($15,000) and The North Shore Land Alliance ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Leland Deane Family Foundation?
Leland Deane Family Foundation reported $782K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leland Deane Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in several fields. For example, the North Shore Land Alliance describes its mission as conserving and stewarding Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters, and environmental resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leland Deane Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Leland Deane Family Foundation's EIN?
Leland Deane Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7160165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Leland Deane 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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