The Landes Family Foundation
The Landes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It reported 22 grants totaling $325,000 in filing year 2026.
The Landes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Landes Family Foundation gave $325K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), top state New York. 18% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $325,000
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,773
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,096,940
- +1.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Landes Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 332, Villanova, PA 19085
Phone: (610) 613-7815
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Landes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Anti Defamation League ($25K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 37% to recipients in Pennsylvania. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 9%; California, 8%; and Massachusetts, 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Landes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 77% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2022) to $325K (2026). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Greencastle, PA | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Jafco Childrens Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Ronald Macdonald House Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| American Jewish JT Comm New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Hicksville, NY | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,096,940 | $422,542 | $373,250 | $325,000 | 22 | $325,000 | $422,542 | $318,238 |
| 2025 | $3,047,647 | $355,990 | $322,241 | $290,000 | 20 | $290,000 | $341,997 | $305,271 |
| 2024 | $2,975,414 | $727,277 | $300,288 | $260,000 | 19 | $260,000 | $701,306 | $267,011 |
| 2023 | $2,562,180 | $436,050 | $289,456 | $250,000 | 18 | $250,000 | $407,628 | $256,310 |
| 2022 | $2,401,845 | $1,838,556 | $190,929 | $140,000 | 15 | $140,000 | $85,075 | $199,376 |
| 2021 | $1,548,561 | $350,926 | $240,648 | $217,500 | 17 | — | $334,109 | $137,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $318K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations involved in health, Jewish community and youth programs, animal welfare, environmental work, food access, music education, and humanitarian aid.
Among its grantees, Moving Traditions says it works to help Jewish youth thrive through personal wellbeing, caring relationships, and a Jewish and feminist vision of equity and justice. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Curtis Institute of Music says it trains exceptionally gifted young musicians and is a tuition-free conservatory. Direct Relief describes itself as a humanitarian aid organization that works to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $325,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $25,000 to the Anti-Defamation League; $20,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Children’s Hospital Foundation, JAFCO Children’s Foundation, Jewish Federation, and Ronald McDonald House; and $15,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Committee, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Birthright Israel, Environmental Defense Fund, and Hillel. Other 2026 grantees included Moving Traditions, Feeding America, Curtis Institute of Music, and Direct Relief, which each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William Landes and Patricia Landes as trustees.
The Landes Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patricia Landes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Landes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sondra Rossman Landes (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Landes Family Foundation
How much does The Landes Family Foundation give each year?
The Landes Family Foundation gave $325K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $290K across 20 grants.
What is The Landes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Landes Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,773, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Landes Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Landes Family Foundation give grants?
The Landes Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (37%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Elkins Park, PA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Landes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Landes Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Anti Defamation League ($25,000), Alzheimers Foundation ($20,000) and Breast Cancer Research Fdn ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Landes Family Foundation?
The Landes Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Landes Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations involved in health, Jewish community and youth programs, animal welfare, environmental work, food access, music education, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Landes Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Landes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Landes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7996168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Landes Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Landes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-landes-family-foundation-morg_5e6a4616eb014131b51c11fc670057e7
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