The Leonard Foundation for Jewish
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish is a private foundation, based in Lincolnwood, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish at a glance
In short: The Leonard Foundation for Jewish gave $22K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,956
- -36.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,659
- -68.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,900
- Total assets
- $195,943
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (24% 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 Leonard Foundation for Jewish funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kollel Tifereth Mordechai Mizrachi ($6K). Together the top 5 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Leonard Foundation for Jewish gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 238% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $34K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Tifereth Mordechai Mizrachi | Religious and Educational | $6,000 |
| Various Charitable Institutions Various, IL | Religious and Educational | $4,956 |
| Jerusalem College of Technology | Religious and Educational | $4,500 |
| Talmlud Torah Chochmas Shlomo New York, NY | Religious and Educationalreligious and Educationalreligious and Educational | $3,300 |
| Mesorat Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $2,000 |
| Matat Mordechai | Religious and Educational | $1,200 |
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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 | $195,943 | $38,330 | $22,001 | $21,956 | 6 | $21,956 | $2,336 | $9,242 |
| 2024 | $179,614 | $25,294 | $34,463 | $34,324 | 3 | $34,324 | — | $9,013 |
| 2023 | $188,783 | $21,817 | $25,331 | $25,239 | 3 | $25,239 | — | $10,589 |
| 2022 | $192,297 | $17,196 | $23,236 | $23,128 | 2 | $23,128 | — | $10,343 |
| 2021 | $198,337 | $46,552 | $8,762 | $3,836 | 1 | $8,336 | $13,476 | $9,171 |
| 2020 | $160,547 | $29,349 | $26,568 | $26,474 | 3 | — | $9,454 | $7,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leonard Foundation for Jewish reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish is led by Mark Yaakov Leonard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Yaakov Leonard
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colman Ginsparg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn M. Leonard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Leonard Foundation for Jewish
How much does The Leonard Foundation for Jewish give each year?
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish gave $22K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
What is The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's typical grant size?
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's median grant in 2025 was $3,900, and its average grant was $3,659, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leonard Foundation for Jewish give grants?
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Illinois (23%).
Does The Leonard Foundation for Jewish give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Educational" (5 grants).
Who are The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's largest grantees?
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's largest 2025 grantees include Kollel Tifereth Mordechai Mizrachi ($6,000), Jerusalem College of Technology ($4,500) and Talmlud Torah Chochmas Shlomo ($3,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leonard Foundation for Jewish?
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's EIN?
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4242296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Leonard Foundation for Jewish funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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