The Julian J Leavitt
The Julian J Leavitt is a private foundation based in Georgetown, Texas. In 2024, it reported 36 grants totaling $117,518 to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, animal-welfare groups, and organizations working in other areas.
The Julian J Leavitt at a glance
In short: The Julian J Leavitt gave $118K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,518
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,264
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,328,305
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% 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 The Julian J Leavitt
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Peter Leavitt 30201 Oakmont Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628
Phone: (512) 639-0254
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Julian J Leavitt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JGS Lifecareleavitt Family Home ($30K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 179 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Georgetown, Texas. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares went to Massachusetts (32%), Colorado (23%), New York (15%), Texas (12%), and Tennessee (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Julian J Leavitt open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 35 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 $118K (2024) to $142K (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JGS Lifecareleavitt Family Home Longmeadow, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Denver, CO | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force New York, NY | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation Aspen, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Austin German Shepard Rescue Manor, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| FOS Feminista New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Living Grace Canine Ranch Georgetown, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Neshama Center Aspen, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| PPTNM Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| ADL Mountain States Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,600 |
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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 | $2,328,305 | $104,917 | $159,134 | $117,518 | 36 | $117,518 | $63,301 | $107,311 |
| 2023 | $2,070,554 | $87,566 | $173,337 | $141,838 | 40 | $141,838 | $56,067 | $97,452 |
| 2022 | $1,918,532 | $33,254 | $150,165 | $123,688 | 40 | $123,688 | $20,299 | $108,538 |
| 2021 | $2,500,324 | $408,310 | $161,421 | $125,068 | 33 | $125,068 | $371,992 | $111,157 |
| 2020 | $2,223,646 | $196,706 | $160,257 | $129,250 | 30 | — | $165,734 | $104,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julian J Leavitt reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 with varied missions. For example, Living Grace Canine Ranch describes its work as caring for displaced, unwanted, and unadoptable senior dogs in Texas, while Neshama Center says it brings Jewish traditions and life-cycle celebrations to its community. Aspen Valley Land Trust describes its mission as protecting open land and special places in Colorado’s Roaring Fork and Middle Colorado River valleys.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $117,518. Grants ranged from $200 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grant was $30,000 to JGS Lifecare/Leavitt Family Home in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Jewish National Fund, $5,100 to Friends of the Israel Defense Force, and $5,000 each to Aspen Jewish Congregation, Austin German Shepherd Rescue, Fos Feminista, Living Grace Canine Ranch, Neshama Center, and PPTNM.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clementine Leavitt, S Robert Leavitt, and Peter M Leavitt as trustees.
The Julian J Leavitt's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clementine Leavitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter M. Leavitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
S. Robert Leavitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Julian J Leavitt
How much does The Julian J Leavitt give each year?
The Julian J Leavitt gave $118K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 40 grants.
What is The Julian J Leavitt's typical grant size?
The Julian J Leavitt's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,264, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Julian J Leavitt that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Julian J Leavitt give grants?
The Julian J Leavitt's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants), Aspen, CO (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does The Julian J Leavitt give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Julian J Leavitt's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (36 grants).
Who are The Julian J Leavitt's largest grantees?
The Julian J Leavitt's largest 2024 grantees include JGS Lifecareleavitt Family Home ($30,000), Jewish National Fund ($6,000) and Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($5,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Julian J Leavitt?
The Julian J Leavitt reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Julian J Leavitt fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Julian J Leavitt?
The foundation states that it 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 The Julian J Leavitt's EIN?
The Julian J Leavitt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6657085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Julian J Leavitt 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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