Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn
The Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn at a glance
- Total assets
- $44,995
- -17.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $232
- -90.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $5,431
- -48.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $9,920
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or deadline are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 State Street 5Th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 457-0489
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 50 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 220% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $4.2M (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Parks and Recreation Boston, MA | Rose Garden Party Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Hawken School Gates Mills, OH | Karen Flynn Shanahan Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,995 | $232 | $9,920 | — | — | $5,431 | — | $2,472 |
| 2024 | $54,683 | $2,362 | $16,164 | — | — | $10,564 | — | $3,152 |
| 2023 | $68,485 | $1,901 | $18,181 | $6,000 | 2 | $13,643 | — | $3,983 |
| 2022 | $92,421 | $300,189 | $1,125,452 | $1,105,333 | 9 | $1,112,959 | — | $18,914 |
| 2021 | $910,872 | $439 | $1,660,797 | $1,633,683 | 39 | — | — | $83,236 |
| 2020 | $2,576,492 | $7,298,137 | $4,220,744 | $4,178,714 | 74 | — | $1,474,595 | $81,435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One identified 2023 grantee was Hawken School, whose stated mission is to prepare students to navigate a complex and dynamic world with self-confidence and determination, embrace challenges with disciplined analysis and creativity, and engage others with empathy and integrity.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $6,000 in grants across two grants. Hawken School in Gates Mills, Ohio, received $1,000 that year. The other grant is not identified in the available information. The filings report no grants in 2024 or 2025; no typical grant size is established by these figures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sherry M. Leventhal as trustee.
Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn is led by Sherry M. Leventhal, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherry M. Leventhal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan M. Leventhal (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn
How large is Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn?
Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn reported $45K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn's EIN?
Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3358768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sherry and Alan Leventhal Family Fdn 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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