The Lebovitz Fund
The Lebovitz Fund is a private foundation based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing data reports eight grants totaling $4,620,911. A 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says it distributed all of its assets to charitable foundations; the fund therefore appears to have wound down.
The Lebovitz Fund at a glance
In short: The Lebovitz Fund gave $4.6M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $578K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,620,911
- +1169.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $577,614
- +376.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,988
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lebovitz Fund
- How to Apply
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The final-return filing described a letter as the usual application and specified no forms; it also listed no award restrictions. These are historical instructions, not confirmation of a current application process.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter M Lebovitz
Mailing address: 99 Hanover Street 306, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (203) 219-3667
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lebovitz Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Ann Segal's Schwab ($2.1M). Together the top 8 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 102 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Florida, Rhode Island, Ohio, Maine, and New York. The reported shares of grant dollars were Florida 46%, Rhode Island 26%, Ohio 26%, Maine 2%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lebovitz Fund gives
- Giving grew 1466% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $274K (2020) to $4.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Ann Segal's Schwab Orlando, FL | General Purposes | $2,103,978 |
| James and Margot Lebovitz Family Fund Warwick, RI | General Purposes | $1,184,479 |
| Lebovitz Fund for Philanthropy Cincinnati, OH | General Purposes | $1,184,478 |
| Loon Echo Land Trust Bridgton, ME | To protect open space in the northern sebago lake region for recreation, education, wildlife and plant habitat, air and watershed quality, and sustainable forestry. | $107,976 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Lone Soldier Foundation Melville, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing is marked as the fund’s final return and states that all assets were distributed to charitable foundations.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $368,324 | $4,629,617 | $4,620,911 | 8 | $4,620,911 | $364,874 | $282,233 |
| 2023 | $4,261,753 | $362,068 | $376,279 | $364,000 | 3 | $364,000 | $360,443 | $325,766 |
| 2022 | $4,276,810 | $656,888 | $400,856 | $377,000 | 21 | $377,000 | $655,300 | $377,231 |
| 2021 | $4,023,560 | $662,753 | $298,175 | $295,000 | 35 | — | $661,165 | $364,162 |
| 2020 | $3,664,401 | $297,368 | $277,658 | $273,536 | 35 | — | $295,805 | $319,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lebovitz Fund reported a distributable amount of $282K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included $107,976 to Loon Echo Land Trust, whose stated mission is to protect land in the northern Sebago Lake region and conserve its natural resources and character for future generations.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated work relates to Israel. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, focusing most of its support on United Hatzalah of Israel. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes purposes including relief for people in need in Israel and support for hospitals, educational institutions, and other institutions in the Holy Land.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported eight grants totaling $4,620,911. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,103,978, with a median of $58,988. The largest grants were $2,103,978 to Beth Ann Segal’s Schwab, $1,184,479 to the James and Margot Lebovitz Family Fund, and $1,184,478 to the Lebovitz Fund for Philanthropy. Each was designated for general purposes. Loon Echo Land Trust received $107,976 for open-space protection in the northern Sebago Lake region. Four other listed grants were $10,000 each.
The fund’s 2023 final-return filing stated that its usual application was made by letter, with no forms specified. It listed no deadlines or award restrictions. Because that filing is marked final, these instructions should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Peter M. Lebovitz as president, treasurer, and director; Beth Ann Segal as vice president, secretary, and director; and Jonathan Javitch and James Lebovitz as directors.
The Lebovitz Fund is led by Peter M. Lebovitz, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter M. Lebovitz
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Segal
V.p., Sec'y & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Lebovitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Javitch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Lebovitz Fund
How much does The Lebovitz Fund give each year?
The Lebovitz Fund gave $4.6M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $364K across 3 grants.
What is The Lebovitz Fund's typical grant size?
The Lebovitz Fund's median grant in 2024 was $58,988, and its average grant was $577,614, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lebovitz Fund give grants?
The Lebovitz Fund's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (26%) and Ohio (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lebovitz Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Lebovitz Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lebovitz Fund's largest grantees?
The Lebovitz Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Beth Ann Segal's Schwab ($2,103,978), James and Margot Lebovitz Family Fund ($1,184,479) and Lebovitz Fund for Philanthropy ($1,184,478), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Lebovitz Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included $107,976 to Loon Echo Land Trust, whose stated mission is to protect land in the northern Sebago Lake region and conserve its natural resources and character for future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lebovitz Fund?
The final-return filing described a letter as the usual application and specified no forms; it also listed no award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Lebovitz Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lebovitz Fund reported a distributable amount of $282K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lebovitz Fund's EIN?
The Lebovitz Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6270079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lebovitz Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lebovitz-fund-morg_b889f0f4d6cc431d97ae80b6668296ce
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