Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,100,250
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,179
- +67.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,613,471
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NY Presbyterian Fund Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 7 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 44 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NY Presbyterian Fund Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York New York, NY | General Support | $88,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,750 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lymphatic Education & Research Network New York, NY | General Support | $700 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | General Support | $300 |
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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 | $1,613,471 | $2,024,986 | $1,120,392 | $1,100,250 | 7 | $1,109,250 | $2,013,844 | $778,275 |
| 2023 | $1,838,877 | $74,538 | $750,250 | $750,000 | 8 | $750,250 | $74,538 | $673,479 |
| 2022 | $1,764,589 | $71,400 | $505,795 | $505,795 | 10 | $505,795 | $71,400 | $586,586 |
| 2021 | $1,818,984 | $553,521 | $705,000 | $705,000 | 11 | $705,000 | $553,521 | $568,546 |
| 2020 | $2,636,958 | $209,007 | $155,750 | $155,750 | 8 | — | $219,769 | $386,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $778K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation is led by Leslie Modell, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Modell
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation
How much does Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation give each year?
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $750K across 8 grants.
What is Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $157,179, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation give grants?
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NY Presbyterian Fund Inc ($1,000,000), United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York ($88,000) and Central Park Conservancy Inc ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation?
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $778K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's EIN?
Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4703110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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