Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc
The LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 1986 by LeRoy Neiman, it supports the study, improvement, and advancement of the arts, along with opportunities for at-risk youth to develop paths to successful futures.
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 137 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,039,600
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 137
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,588
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $209,779,877
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (14 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 W 67Th St, New York, NY 10023-6200
Phone: (212) 724-2947
Website: https://leroyneimanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum ($203K across 46 grants). Together the top 10 received $689K.
Grant Size Distribution
896 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 868 grants of 896 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in New York (34%), Indiana (32%), Florida (7%), California (7%), and Ohio (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 137 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 32 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $2.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 137 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Education Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | Art Supplies for District Schools | $74,182 |
| Good Tidings Foundation Burlingame, CA | Annual Art Supplies for Studios | $58,000 |
| Muhammad Ali Center Louisville, KY | Drawing - s2944 ali praying- facing east on his prayer rug | $40,000 |
| Publicolor New York, NY | Summer Design Studio | $35,000 |
| Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Notre Dame, IN | Drawing - S2966 Duel | $35,000 |
| The Draw Project Ltd Brooklyn, NY | Exhibition Support | $35,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | Educational Programming | $30,000 |
| The Drawing Center Inc New York, NY | Educational Programming | $30,000 |
| ART21 Inc New York, NY | Educational Incentives | $25,000 |
| Creative Arts Workshops for Kids Inc New York, NY | Creative Workforce Development Program | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,779,877 | $416,121 | $2,831,188 | $1,039,600 | 137 | $1,946,816 | — | $1,888,397 |
| 2023 | $211,568,462 | $231,554 | $3,862,020 | $2,416,337 | 213 | $3,179,195 | — | $1,890,016 |
| 2022 | $215,682,771 | $63,457 | $3,492,259 | $2,010,430 | 152 | $2,729,037 | — | $2,801,517 |
| 2021 | $222,335,890 | $1,007,970 | $3,448,408 | $1,967,935 | 195 | $2,673,167 | $218,251 | $2,955,516 |
| 2020 | $224,705,921 | $690,692 | $4,013,617 | $2,436,916 | 199 | — | — | $2,893,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to perpetuate LeRoy Neiman’s legacy and philanthropic spirit. It supports organizations that promote the arts and provide opportunities for at-risk youth, and it describes its mission as advancing visual arts education and supporting opportunities for disadvantaged people.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work related to those aims. For example, Hillsborough Education Foundation says it works to ensure students receive an outstanding public education; PUBLICOLOR describes its work as helping students facing significant challenges achieve academic and career success; and Creative Arts Workshops for Kids says it improves the lives of New York City youth through visual and multimedia arts. The Drawing Center describes its work as exploring drawing through exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 137 grants totaling $1,039,600. Awards ranged from $20 to $74,182, with a median grant of $3,500. Among the largest grants were $74,182 to Hillsborough Education Foundation for art supplies for district schools; $58,000 to Good Tidings Foundation for annual art supplies for studios; $40,000 to the Muhammad Ali Center for a drawing; and $35,000 each to PUBLICOLOR for a summer design studio, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art for a drawing, and The Draw Project for exhibition support. Other grants included $30,000 each to Hyde Park Art Center and The Drawing Center for educational programming, and $25,000 to Art21 for educational incentives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather Byrne Long as chairperson, president, and director; Jori Reilly Diakun as vice president, treasurer, and director; James A. Purdy as secretary and director; and Tara Zabor as executive director.
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc is led by Heather Byrne Long, Chairperson, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Byrne Long
Chairperson, President & Director
President & Director → Chairperson, President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Tara Zabor
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Jori Reilly Diakun
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2024)
James A. Purdy See Stmt
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steven Bond (2022) — Chairperson, Treasurer & Director · Filing note: Thru 122 see stmt 18
- Former: James A. Purdy See Statement (2020–2021) — Vice President, Secretary & Director
- Former: Steven Bond See Statement (2020–2021) — Chairperson, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Janet Neiman (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $225K, to Tara Zabor (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc
How much does Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc give each year?
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 137 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 213 grants.
What is Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,588, across 137 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc that year got $45K on average.
Where does Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc give grants?
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (32%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (46 grants), Fort Myers, FL (37 grants), Notre Dame, IN (16 grants) and New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 137) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programming" (8 grants).
Who are Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum ($203,300 across 46 grants), Raclin Murphy Museum of Art ($130,500 across 16 grants) and Hillsborough Education Foundation Inc ($74,182), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc?
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc reported $209.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to perpetuate LeRoy Neiman’s legacy and philanthropic spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3385053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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