The Leslie Allen Charitable
The Leslie Allen Charitable is a New York, NY-based private foundation. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its reported 2024 grants supported organizations including museums and Holocaust and human-rights institutions.
The Leslie Allen Charitable at a glance
In short: The Leslie Allen Charitable gave $44K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,300
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,430
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,237,462
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 Leslie Allen Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 162 West 56Th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 307-1499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leslie Allen Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Museum of Natural History ($5K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to New Jersey, 6% to California, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leslie Allen Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Early Adventures Program | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | First Saturdays Programming | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan New York, NY | Shelter Program for Families in Temp | $5,000 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | Journeys and Caregivers Program | $5,000 |
| Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ | Community Evenings Programming | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | NYC School Tours | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Mondays with Moma Project | $5,000 |
| National Museum of the American Ind New York, NY | Native Knowledge 360 Program | $5,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Mobile Museums of Tolerance | $2,500 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights M Dallas, TX | Professional and Community Programs | $1,800 |
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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 | $1,237,462 | $62,978 | $112,037 | $44,300 | 10 | $70,936 | $10,134 | $65,751 |
| 2023 | $1,286,521 | $62,536 | $75,878 | $40,000 | 2 | $51,400 | $22,651 | $62,457 |
| 2022 | $1,299,863 | $1,314,621 | $14,758 | — | — | $3,300 | $10,738 | $40,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leslie Allen Charitable reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 supported programs at museums and other cultural and educational organizations, with stated purposes including school tours, community programming, family programs, and Holocaust and human-rights programming.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Museum of Jewish Heritage says it is New York’s contribution to the global responsibility to never forget the Holocaust. The American Museum of Natural History says its mission is to develop and share knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan says it works to support early childhood development. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a global Jewish human-rights organization that addresses antisemitism and hate and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $44,300. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. Examples include $5,000 each to the American Museum of Natural History for its Early Adventures Program, the Brooklyn Museum for First Saturdays programming, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for a shelter program for families in temporary housing, and the Museum of Jewish Heritage for NYC school tours. It also gave $2,500 to the Simon Wiesenthal Center for Mobile Museums of Tolerance and $1,800 to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for professional and community programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D Lissner as trustee, Barbara H Urbach Lissner as officer, and Woody A Raymond as officer.
The Leslie Allen Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Lissner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$8K (2023) → $37K (2024)
Barbara H. Urbach Lissner
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Woody A. Raymond
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Michael D Lissner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Leslie Allen Charitable
How much does The Leslie Allen Charitable give each year?
The Leslie Allen Charitable gave $44K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is The Leslie Allen Charitable's typical grant size?
The Leslie Allen Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,430, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leslie Allen Charitable give grants?
The Leslie Allen Charitable gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (11%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Leslie Allen Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Leslie Allen Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Leslie Allen Charitable's largest grantees?
The Leslie Allen Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include American Museum of Natural History ($5,000), Brooklyn Museum ($5,000) and Children's Museum of Manhattan ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leslie Allen Charitable?
The Leslie Allen Charitable reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leslie Allen Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported programs at museums and other cultural and educational organizations, with stated purposes including school tours, community programming, family programs, and Holocaust and human-rights programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leslie Allen Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Leslie Allen Charitable's EIN?
The Leslie Allen Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2755537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Leslie Allen Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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