The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made grants to organizations supporting religious and social programming, education, arts and culture, emergency aid, and social services.
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation gave $223K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,227
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,945
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,637,591
- +10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 680 Fifth Avenue 25Th Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 755-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($67K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 70 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC. The reported share for New Jersey was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $136K (2022) to $324K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To help people achieve economic stability, nurture their mental health, fighting poverty, caring for the elderly. | $66,666 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun New York, NY | To Support Religious and Social Programming. | $56,511 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | To Support Art and Education | $35,750 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel New York, NY | To Provide Emergency Aid and Supplies in Crises | $18,000 |
| KJ Benevolent Fund New York, NY | To Support Kehilath Jeshurun Community and Social Services | $10,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | To Support Educational Studies | $10,000 |
| Hillel at Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | To Support Educational Studies | $10,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life Washington, DC | To Support Educational Studies | $10,000 |
| Lido Beach Synagogue Lido Beach, NY | To Support Religious and Social Programming. | $1,800 |
| Sea Change Capital Partners New York, NY | To support non-profits by providing grants, loans, and advice to them | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,637,591 | $583,829 | $225,497 | $223,227 | 14 | $222,727 | $624,807 | $222,994 |
| 2023 | $3,279,259 | $344,895 | $328,642 | $323,567 | 18 | $324,417 | $145,414 | $191,377 |
| 2022 | $3,263,006 | $114,883 | $141,186 | $136,188 | 14 | $137,043 | $172,399 | $188,104 |
| 2021 | $3,289,309 | $642,585 | $161,595 | $151,411 | 12 | — | $142,252 | $161,537 |
| 2020 | $2,808,319 | $53,179 | $156,054 | $145,961 | 12 | — | $53,469 | $108,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K 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 show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life says it seeks to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students. Israel Special Kids Fund says it works to improve the quality of life of disabled and seriously ill children. Young Concert Artists says it discovers and launches the careers of young classical musicians and expands the reach and relevance of classical music.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $223,227. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $66,666, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $66,666 to UJA Federation of New York for work described as helping people achieve economic stability, nurturing mental health, fighting poverty, and caring for the elderly; $56,511 to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun for religious and social programming; and $35,750 to the Jewish Museum for art and education. Other grants included $18,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel for emergency aid and supplies in crises, and $10,000 each to American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Hillel at Binghamton University, and Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life for educational studies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Reuben S. Leibowitz as president and director, Jane Leibowitz as secretary and treasurer, and Ethan Leibowitz as director.
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation is led by Reuben S. Leibowitz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reuben S. Leibowitz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Leibowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Leibowitz
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 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 Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation
How much does The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation give each year?
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation gave $223K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $324K across 18 grants.
What is The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,945, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation give grants?
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Religious and Social Programming." (3 grants) and "To Support Educational Studies" (3 grants).
Who are The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($66,666), Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun ($56,511) and The Jewish Museum ($35,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation?
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation?
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 Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's EIN?
The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3382812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Reuben and Jane Leibowitz 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.
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