Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation
The Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 18 charitable contributions totaling $34,875 to organizations including hunger-relief, community, civil-liberties, and health-related organizations.
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation at a glance
In short: Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,875
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,938
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,725
- Total assets
- $371,669
- -7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a letter from the charitable organization to Ellen Cohen. It lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Ellen Cohen
Mailing address: 20 West 64Th Street, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 868-0277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JCC of the Greater Five Towns ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to recipients in Washington, DC, 5% to Oklahoma, and 4% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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 $23K (2020) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCC of the Greater Five Towns Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable Contribution | $4,725 |
| TJ Martell Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,725 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,725 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,725 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $1,725 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable Contribution | $1,725 |
| American Civil Liberties New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,725 |
| American Heart Association New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,725 |
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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 | $371,669 | $6,041 | $35,409 | $34,875 | 18 | $35,089 | $6,607 | $27,848 |
| 2023 | $401,037 | $21,927 | $35,617 | $35,150 | 17 | $35,150 | $21,210 | $25,704 |
| 2022 | $414,727 | $-6,543 | $35,813 | $34,350 | 19 | $34,350 | $7,078 | $26,558 |
| 2021 | $457,083 | $96,274 | $23,942 | $22,500 | 18 | $22,500 | $94,832 | $34,298 |
| 2020 | $384,751 | $35,959 | $23,154 | $22,500 | 19 | — | $35,305 | $24,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. The T.J. Martell Foundation describes its mission as raising funds for innovative initial and ongoing research into cancer treatments and cures. Children’s Tumor Foundation says its mission is to drive research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community, with a vision to end NF.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $34,875. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,725, with a median of $1,725. Notable grants included $4,725 to JCC of the Greater Five Towns; $3,000 to the T.J. Martell Foundation; and $2,725 each to ADL, City Harvest, and UJA Federation of NY.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ellen Cohen is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation is led by Ellen Cohen, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation
How much does Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation give each year?
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 17 grants.
What is Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation's typical grant size?
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,725, and its average grant was $1,938, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation give grants?
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% 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 (13 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (2 grants).
Who are Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation's largest grantees?
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include JCC of the Greater Five Towns ($4,725), TJ Martell Foundation ($3,000) and ADL ($2,725), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation?
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation reported $372K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. The T.J. Martell Foundation describes its mission as raising funds for innovative initial and ongoing research into cancer treatments and cures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation?
The filing says to submit a letter from the charitable organization to Ellen Cohen. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation's EIN?
Seymour & Barbara J Leslie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7010481. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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