M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 15 grants totaling $101,676 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including universities, schools, religious organizations, and organizations addressing cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and food insecurity.
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 at a glance
In short: M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 gave $102K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,676
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,778
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,588
- Total assets
- $1,969,770
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (35% 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 M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001
- How to Apply
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The filing states that no particular form is needed, but applicants should submit the purpose of the request and detailed information. Awards are limited to charitable organizations recognized by the IRS.
- Contact
Application contact: Diana Hornsby
Mailing address: 10250 Constellation Boulevard Suit, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 300-3074
Email: dhornsby@wilmingtontrust.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulane University ($13K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. California received 35% of grant dollars, Louisiana 13%, Illinois 13%, Georgia 10%, and Missouri 10%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $97K (2020) to $119K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | General Purpose | $13,088 |
| Stand up to Cancer Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Larchmont Charter School Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| USC Gould School of Law Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $6,588 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Wilmington, DE | General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,969,770 | $163,997 | $123,214 | $101,676 | 15 | $112,773 | $162,841 | $121,775 |
| 2023 | $1,929,678 | $140,805 | $130,359 | $108,805 | 15 | $119,334 | $132,156 | $112,205 |
| 2022 | $1,920,090 | $173,318 | $135,729 | $119,348 | 17 | $127,516 | $165,590 | $116,973 |
| 2021 | $1,883,457 | $104,874 | $118,404 | $98,878 | 16 | $109,891 | $96,361 | $130,361 |
| 2020 | $1,897,624 | $66,031 | $123,361 | $97,142 | 17 | — | $56,267 | $112,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 reported a distributable amount of $122K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Stand Up To Cancer describes its mission as raising awareness and funding research to detect and treat cancers, with the aspiration to cure all patients. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank describes its mission as mobilizing resources to fight hunger in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $101,676. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $13,088, with a median grant of $6,588. The largest listed awards were $13,088 to Tulane University and $10,000 each to Stand Up To Cancer, the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, Washington University, and the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation. Other listed recipients included Larchmont Charter School ($8,000), USC Gould School of Law ($6,588), Temple Israel of Hollywood ($5,000), Congregation Beth Shalom ($5,000), and Temple Sinai ($5,000). The filing describes the purposes of these grants as “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's only listed officer is Wilmington Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wilmington Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $11K (2024)
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 $11K, to Wilmington Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001
How much does M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 give each year?
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 gave $102K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 15 grants.
What is M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's typical grant size?
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's median grant in 2024 was $6,588, and its average grant was $6,778, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 that year got $10K on average.
Where does M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 give grants?
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Louisiana (13%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's largest grantees?
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's largest 2024 grantees include Tulane University ($13,088), Stand up to Cancer ($10,000) and American Cancer Society ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001?
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Stand Up To Cancer describes its mission as raising awareness and funding research to detect and treat cancers, with the aspiration to cure all patients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001?
The filing states that no particular form is needed, but applicants should submit the purpose of the request and detailed information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's EIN?
M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6024643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-and-l-b-leibowitz-charitable-trust-031844-001-morg_5df364d6ea56431d850c038f30042e6b
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