The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It made $3,885,000 in grants to 20 organizations in 2024, including charitable organizations working in areas such as education, cultural programming, and public awareness.
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation gave $3.9M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $194K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,885,000
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $194,250
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,500
- Total assets
- $31,044,298
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (50% 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 Kenneth Leventhal Foundation
- 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: 9903 Santa Monica Blvd 1202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (424) 278-1313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stand with US ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 120 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among organizations in California (50%), the District of Columbia (32%), New York (8%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 247% 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 $1.9M (2020) to $4.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contributions | $1,100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Contributions | $1,000,000 |
| Prageru Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable Contributions | $400,000 |
| Jinsa Washington, DC | Charitable Contributions | $200,000 |
| Letter of the Law Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contributions | $200,000 |
| Middle East Forum Philidelphia, PA | Charitable Contributions | $200,000 |
| Honestreporting Skokie, IL | Charitable Contributions | $150,000 |
| Amcha Santa Cruz, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Israel Christian Nexus Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
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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 | $31,044,298 | $1,849,700 | $4,228,495 | $3,885,000 | 20 | $3,974,009 | $1,426,006 | $1,609,044 |
| 2023 | $32,303,064 | $-112,029 | $4,666,210 | $4,320,000 | 20 | $4,469,305 | $884,643 | $1,655,054 |
| 2022 | $33,534,102 | $2,053,888 | $4,968,931 | $4,655,000 | 28 | $4,732,413 | $1,799,584 | $1,853,382 |
| 2021 | $44,253,905 | $2,709,521 | $4,650,374 | $4,300,000 | 31 | $4,406,664 | $2,287,679 | $2,211,082 |
| 2020 | $45,541,524 | $1,630,689 | $2,200,918 | $1,925,000 | 21 | — | $908,000 | $2,571,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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, the American Israel Education Foundation describes its work as supporting educational programs, including Middle East research, educational materials, and conferences. The Middle East Forum describes its mission as education regarding the Middle East and Islamism in the West. The Skirball Cultural Center says it offers cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope and foster human connections.
Other supported organizations describe work in areas including human rights and counterterrorism (Letter of the Law), health, well-being, and education for Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces), and Jewish and secular education (YULA High School).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $3,885,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $1,100,000, with a median grant of $82,500. Among its largest grants were $1,100,000 to Stand With Us, $1,000,000 to American Israel Education Foundation, $400,000 to PragerU, and $200,000 each to JINSA, Letter of the Law, and Middle East Forum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Paul Kester, president; Mary Streit, vice president; and Perri Polansky, vice president/secretary/C.
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation is led by Paul Kester, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Kester
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Streit
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perri Polansky
Vice President, Secretary & C
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation
How much does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation give each year?
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation gave $3.9M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 20 grants.
What is The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $82,500, and its average grant was $194,250, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation give grants?
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Sherman Oaks, CA (3 grants) and Skokie, IL (2 grants).
Who are The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stand with US ($1,100,000), American Israel Education Foundation ($1,000,000) and Prageru ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation?
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation 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 Kenneth Leventhal Foundation?
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 Kenneth Leventhal Foundation's EIN?
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3195090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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