Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chester, Connecticut. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $78K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,096,180
- +52.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $78,299
- +19.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $11,885,198
- +1.2% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Jo-Ann Price
Mailing address: PO Box 299, Chester, CT 06412
Phone: (860) 526-9477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jacob Blaustein Institute AJC ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 35 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to Massachusetts, and 6% to Connecticut. The filing’s state breakdown assigns 5% to “?”; it also lists a grant to Israel Reform Action Center without a location.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $102K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $675K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Blaustein Institute AJC New York, NY | General Charitable | $250,000 |
| Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Washington, DC | General Charitable | $200,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism New York, NY | General Charitable | $175,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc New York, NY | General Charitable | $100,000 |
| Meet International Inc Boston, MA | General Charitable | $100,000 |
| Israel Reform Action Center (Irac) | General Charitable | $60,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps New York, NY | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| T'ruah (The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights) New York, NY | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Connecticut - Dodd Center for Human Rights Storrs, CT | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc New York, NY | General Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,885,198 | $1,152,899 | $1,180,104 | $1,096,180 | 14 | $1,129,991 | $1,092,400 | $745,993 |
| 2021 | $11,747,403 | $716,740 | $788,484 | $720,000 | 11 | — | $661,025 | $833,627 |
| 2020 | $11,819,148 | $1,309,971 | $737,898 | $675,000 | 10 | — | $1,263,378 | $707,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $746K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Among its 2022 grantees, MEET International describes its mission as empowering Palestinian and Israeli leaders to create positive political and social impact in the Middle East. Foundation for Jewish Camp says Jewish summer camp strengthens Jewish identity and develops leadership. AVODAH describes its work as developing social justice leaders informed by Jewish values, while American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty internationally. Sunflower of Peace Foundation describes providing medical and humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,096,180. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest listed grants included $250,000 to Jacob Blaustein Institute AJC, $200,000 to Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, $175,000 to Union for Reform Judaism, and $100,000 each to Foundation for Jewish Camp and MEET International. Other listed awards included $60,000 to Israel Reform Action Center, $50,000 each to AVODAH and T'ruah, and $50,000 to the University of Connecticut Dodd Center for Human Rights. Sunflower of Peace Foundation received $1,000.
The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That filing listed Jo-Ann Price as the contact for applications and said no special format was required; applicants were to submit the charitable organization’s purpose and an explanation of how funds would be used. The filing listed no deadline or award restrictions. These are statements from the 2021 filing and are not current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Jo-Ann Price as president, Daniel Price as a board member, and David Nevas as vice president.
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc is led by Jo-Ann Price, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jo-Ann Price
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Price
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nevas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Nevas Family Foundation Inc
How much does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $720K across 11 grants.
What is Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $50,000, and its average grant was $78,299, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Jacob Blaustein Institute AJC ($250,000), Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism ($200,000) and Union for Reform Judaism ($175,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $746K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Among its 2022 grantees, MEET International describes its mission as empowering Palestinian and Israeli leaders to create positive political and social impact in the Middle East. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6068842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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