The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow is a private foundation, based in Coral Gables, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $276K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow at a glance
In short: The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,500
- -95.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -95.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $275,725
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspen Hope Center ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $95K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Hope Center Basalt, CO | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $275,725 | $11,258 | $5,349 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $8,592 | $13,328 |
| 2024 | $269,816 | $15,733 | $52,645 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $13,192 | $15,169 |
| 2023 | $306,728 | $9,994 | $2,491 | — | — | — | $7,503 | $15,337 |
| 2022 | $299,225 | $26 | $12,341 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,100 | — | $14,899 |
| 2021 | $311,540 | $144 | $22,142 | $20,000 | 1 | $21,000 | — | $15,443 |
| 2020 | $333,538 | $1,501 | $2,508 | — | — | — | — | $16,470 |
| 2019 | $334,545 | $8,770 | $97,105 | $95,000 | 2 | — | $6,665 | $20,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow is led by Bennett S. Lebow, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bennett S. Lebow
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Don
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Eisenbud
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow
How much does The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow give each year?
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow?
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow reported $276K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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.
Where does The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow operate?
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow's EIN?
The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0755022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Bennett and Geraldine Lebow funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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