Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust

LAWRENCE, KS EIN: 61-6400249

Academics Philanthropy Foundations

To provide support for the benefit of the University of Kansas School of Law.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$51K

+44.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$51K

+44.2% YoY

About Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in LAWRENCE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $66K.

Focus Areas

Academics Philanthropy Foundations

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $162K (100%)

States

Kansas

Cities

Lawrence

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,035,850	$2,040,107	$2,119,185
Revenue	$66,038	$46,767	$39,394
Expenses	$54,522	$38,781	$22,367
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$66,038	$46,767	$39,394
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Kansas University Endowment Association ($51,183).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION LAWRENCE, KS	SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW TO ENHANCE THE TEACHING OF EVIDENCE.	$51,183

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOC	TRUSTEE	1	$1,279

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Academics Philanthropy Foundations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust?

Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in LAWRENCE, KS. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust holds $2.0M in total assets with $66K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $51K in 2024.

Where does Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust operate?

Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Kansas.

What size grants does Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $51K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust's EIN?

Leon Karelitz Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6400249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.