Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation
The Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Purchase, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including UJA Federation, Anti-Defamation League, Fordham University School of Law, and Randall’s Island Park Alliance.
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,101,500
- +272.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,794
- +448.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,483,952
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: C/O Ota Llc One Manhattanville Rd, Purchase, NY 10577
Phone: (914) 460-4016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 131 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in Massachusetts. California accounted for less than 1% in the reported state distribution.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $95K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1030% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 192% 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 $98K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Public Charity | $300,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Public Charity | $200,000 |
| Fordham University School of Law New York, NY | Public Charity | $200,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| Randall's Island Park Alliance New York, NY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| Dove Givings Foundation Purchase, NY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| A Child Waits Foundation Pittsfield, MA | Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Breaking Ground New York, NY | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center Pleasantville, NY | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Tufts University Boston, MA | Public Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,483,952 | $2,380,977 | $1,102,724 | $1,101,500 | 17 | $1,101,500 | $1,450,774 | $573,655 |
| 2023 | $11,630,605 | $964,998 | $297,127 | $295,400 | 25 | $295,400 | $425,351 | $540,684 |
| 2022 | $10,566,179 | $156,039 | $179,261 | $178,600 | 35 | $178,600 | $155,378 | $521,828 |
| 2021 | $10,712,525 | $5,123,641 | $97,875 | $97,500 | 27 | $97,500 | $3,674,460 | $427,339 |
| 2020 | $8,715,471 | $913,118 | $104,905 | $101,100 | 27 | — | $107,596 | $427,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $574K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own stated missions span different activities. For example, the Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all; Randall’s Island Park Alliance says it works with New York City and local communities to provide sports, cultural, and environmental experiences. The Jacob Burns Film Center says it brings audiences, students, and filmmakers together to experience film and learn about its craft.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,101,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $300,000 to UJA Federation, $200,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and Fordham University School of Law, and $100,000 each to the American Jewish Committee, Randall’s Island Park Alliance, and Dove Givings Foundation. Other listed grants included $50,000 to A Child Waits Foundation, $25,000 to Breaking Ground, and $10,000 to the Jacob Burns Film Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beth Leventhal as president, Ira Leventhal as vice president, James W. Santori as secretary-treasurer, and Michael Leventhal, Daniel Leventhal, and Jonathan Leventhal as directors.
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation is led by Beth Leventhal, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Leventhal
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Leventhal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Leventhal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Leventhal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Leventhal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Santori
Secretary Tr
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Cayne (2020–2021) — Secretary Tr
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 Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $295K across 25 grants.
What is Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $64,794, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation that year got $95K on average.
Where does Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Chappaqua, NY (2 grants).
Does Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (17 grants).
Who are Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation ($300,000), Anti-Defamation League ($200,000) and Fordham University School of Law ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation?
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation reported $12.5M 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 $574K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own stated missions span different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation?
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 Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4092955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation 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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