Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation
The Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious and educational organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation gave $68K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,545
- +118.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,503
- -41.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $573,146
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5302 17Th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (212) 233-4401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Darkaynu Ohr Torah Stone ($28K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 23% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation gives
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darkaynu Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | General Purposes | $27,500 |
| Chaburah-Bais Heshy Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Zavat Chalav Airmont, NY | General Purposes | $6,000 |
| Freinds of Brisher Yeshiva Inc Airmont, NY | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Yz Project Fairlawn, NJ | General Purposes | $4,800 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah Brick, NJ | General Purposes | $3,600 |
| Ateres Menashe Lakewood, NJ | General Purposes | $2,720 |
| Peer Bais Yaakov Monsey, NY | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha-Adirei Torah Lakewood, NJ | General Purposes | $1,800 |
| Real Clear DAF Lakewood, NJ | General Purposes | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $573,146 | $57,198 | $67,645 | $67,545 | 15 | $67,645 | $57,098 | $26,097 |
| 2024 | $583,593 | $102,833 | $31,945 | $30,930 | 4 | $30,930 | $39,735 | $40,301 |
| 2023 | $512,705 | $-27,914 | $26,625 | $25,900 | 3 | $25,915 | $27,400 | $34,094 |
| 2022 | $566,230 | $56,674 | $34,890 | $34,875 | 3 | $34,890 | $56,659 | $25,955 |
| 2021 | $499,337 | $7,757 | $40,765 | $40,250 | 6 | $40,250 | $23,086 | $7,855 |
| 2020 | $531,504 | $4,378 | $25,615 | $25,500 | 2 | — | $17,392 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions identify religious and educational purposes. For example, American Friends of Zavat Chalav says it provides financial assistance to religious institutions of higher learning and funds Hebrew writings and Judaica books. The YZ Project describes its work as pairing Torah scholars with people who support them financially so scholars can focus on their studies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $67,545 through 15 grants. Grant sizes ranged from $100 to $27,500, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $27,500 to Darkaynu Ohr Torah Stone, $10,000 to Chaburah-Bais Heshy, $6,000 to American Friends of Zavat Chalav, $5,000 to Friends of Brisher Yeshiva, and $4,800 to The YZ Project. The listed purposes for these grants were “general purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joshua Gluck, David Gluck, Irving Gluck, and Naomi Goldbaum as trustees.
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gluck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Irving Gluck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joshua Gluck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Naomi Goldbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation
How much does Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation give each year?
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation gave $68K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 4 grants.
What is Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,503, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation give grants?
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Airmont, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Darkaynu Ohr Torah Stone ($27,500), Chaburah-Bais Heshy ($10,000) and American Friends of Zavat Chalav ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation?
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation reported $573K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions identify religious and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Leo Gluck Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3548479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Leo Gluck Charitable 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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