Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman
The LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City dedicated to supporting arts education and programs serving disadvantaged youth. Established in 1986 by renowned artist LeRoy Neiman, the foundation perpetuates his legacy as an artist, educator, and philanthropist.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$209.8M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-57.0% YoY
Grant Count
137
-35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-33.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations that promote the study, improvement, and advancement of the arts and provides opportunities for at-risk youth to develop paths to successful futures. The foundation also considers requests relating to exhibitions and publications relevant to LeRoy Neiman's life and work.
Before his death in 2012, LeRoy Neiman donated more than $20 million to art institutions and programs that support disadvantaged youth through the foundation. The foundation's work reflects Neiman's belief that his life and purpose extended far beyond art—he was committed to giving back and supporting educational opportunities for those in need.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides general operating support and funds specific projects related to visual arts education, exhibitions, and scholarship programs.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Indiana, Florida, and New York, with significant activity in New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $209,779,877 (as of most recent filing)
- Total Giving: $1,039,600
- Total Revenues: $231,554 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $3,862,020 (2023)
- Staff: 4 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $209,779,877 | $211,568,462 | $215,682,771 |
| Revenue | $416,121 | $231,554 | $63,457 |
| Expenses | $2,831,188 | $3,862,020 | $3,492,259 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,946,816 | $3,179,195 | $2,729,037 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,888,397 | $1,890,016 | $2,801,517 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER BYRNE LONG | CHAIRPERSON, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 5 | $50,000 |
| JORI REILLY DIAKUN | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 2 | $25,000 |
| JAMES A PURDY SEE STMT 14 | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TARA ZABOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $225,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: 1 West 67th Street, New York City, NY 10023-6200
- Phone: 212-724-2947
- Website: www.leroyneimanfoundation.org
- EIN: 13-3385053
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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