Leonore Foundation Inc
Leonore Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to organizations in New York.
Leonore Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leonore Foundation Inc gave $95K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- -49.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,800
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $926,109
- -4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leonore Foundation Inc
- 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: Co Tag Assoc Llc810 7Th Ave 7Th, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 275-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonore Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hopeful Tails Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to recipients in Tennessee, and 5% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leonore Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $187K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopeful Tails Inc Yonkers, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Rising Above Bakery Inc Nyack, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Rockland Community Foundation Suffern, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Nyack Center Nyack, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Garner Arts Center Garnerville, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Montefiore Nyack Foundation Nyack, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| People to People Nanuet, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Proyecto Faro Rockland County Stony Point, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Angel Nyack Nyack, NY | Aid Donee in Carrying Out Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $926,109 | $54,520 | $99,324 | $95,000 | 25 | $95,324 | $116,290 | $84,014 |
| 2024 | $970,913 | $46,719 | $190,250 | $186,500 | 32 | $186,500 | $108,490 | $82,585 |
| 2023 | $1,114,444 | $39,051 | $76,985 | $74,000 | 20 | $74,000 | $132,957 | $73,150 |
| 2022 | $1,152,378 | $8,058 | $84,228 | $61,000 | 17 | $61,000 | $5,558 | $71,797 |
| 2021 | $1,228,548 | $27,003 | $88,266 | $85,500 | 18 | $85,500 | $185,180 | $65,139 |
| 2020 | $1,289,811 | $1,298,100 | $8,289 | — | — | — | — | $2,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonore Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as animal rescue, community services, health care, food assistance, and services for people affected by violence. For example, Hopeful Tails Inc says it rescues homeless animals and finds them permanent homes; Nyack Center describes its work as providing community space, programs, and services; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $95,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grants included $10,000 each to Hopeful Tails Inc, Rising Above Bakery Inc, and Rockland Community Foundation; $7,500 to Nyack Center; and $5,000 each to Garner Arts Center, Montefiore Nyack Foundation, People to People, Proyecto Faro Rockland County, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Angel Nyack, and World Food Program USA.
Other reported 2025 recipients included Center for Safety & Change Inc, which says it supports women and other victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes; Rockland County Pride Center Inc, which describes itself as an LGBTQ+ community center; The Sharing Shelf Inc, which addresses clothing insecurity among children and teens; and Jericho Project, which says it works to end homelessness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W Scheuer as president, Robinson Scheuer as treasurer and secretary, and Sarah Scheuer and Thomas Scheuer as vice presidents.
Leonore Foundation Inc is led by John W. Scheuer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Scheuer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Scheuer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Scheuer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robinson Scheuer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robin Scheuer (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 Leonore Foundation Inc
How much does Leonore Foundation Inc give each year?
Leonore Foundation Inc gave $95K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $187K across 32 grants.
What is Leonore Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leonore Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,800, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leonore Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Leonore Foundation Inc give grants?
Leonore Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (5%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nyack, NY (10 grants), New City, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Leonore Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leonore Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hopeful Tails Inc ($10,000), Rising Above Bakery Inc ($10,000) and Rockland Community Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leonore Foundation Inc?
Leonore Foundation Inc reported $926K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leonore Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as animal rescue, community services, health care, food assistance, and services for people affected by violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonore Foundation Inc?
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 Leonore Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leonore Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1834804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Leonore Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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