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Leo Model Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1970. The principal officer is Pete Model. It holds total assets of $47.2M. Annual income is reported at $10.7M. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Pennsylvania and District of Columbia. According to available records, Leo Model Foundation Inc. has made 552 grants totaling $9.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $2.1M and $2.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $160K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 223 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$160K
Based on 137 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Leo Model Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 552 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, DC.
Leo Model Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $9.9M across 552 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $160K.
Leo Model Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leo Model Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Grace | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roberta Gausas | VICE PRESIDENT AND ASST SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Model | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary Model | DIRECTOR AND ASST SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Model | DIRECTOR AND ASST SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allen Model | PRESIDENT & ASSISTANT SECR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marjorie Russel | VICE PRESIDENT & ASSISTANT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sascha Russel | DIRECTOR AND ASST SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$47.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
552
Total Giving
$9.9M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
223
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid SocietySUPPORT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EVERY BOROUGH OF NEW YORK | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Law SchoolSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Phs)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $125K | 2023 |
| Human Rights WatchPROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD | New York, NY | $90K | 2023 |
| City HarvestFOOD RESCUE AND DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATION | New York, NY | $85K | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationSUPPORT THE PATHWAYS TO STEM PROGRAM E3431 | La Jolla, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| National Audubon SocietyOPERATING SUPPORT FOR SAVING AND PROTECTING BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT | New York, NY | $76K | 2023 |
| PennenvironmentSUPPORT FOR PROTECTING PENNSYLVANIA'S AIR, WATER AND OPEN SPACES | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| RecidivizSUPPORT FOR THE TECHNICAL FOUNDATION TO DRIVE BETTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE OUTCOMES AT SCALE | Middletown, DE | $75K | 2023 |
| Human Rights FirstDEPLOYMENT OF PRO-BONO LAWYERS TO ENSURE US IS GLOBAL LEADER IN HUMAN RIGHTS (IMMIGRATION) | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersMEDICAL RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF WAR, DISEASE, NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTER | New York, NY | $55K | 2023 |
| B'Tselem UsaGENERAL SUPPORT FOR CREATING A HUMAN RIGHT CULTURE IN ISRAEL | Washington, DC | $52K | 2023 |
| Hampshire CollegeHIGHER EDUCATION--GENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonSUPPORT FOR RESEARCH ON POLAR BEARS | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Jerusalem FoundationPRESERVING AN OPEN, EQUITABLE AND MODERN SOCIETY IN JERUSALEM. | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Rare Center For Tropical ConservationINTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR CONSERVATION | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Brookings InstitutionGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; NON-PROFIT THINK TANK | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Voting Rights Lab (Project Of New Venture Fund)SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE ELECTION | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Chop FoundationSUPPORT OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS IN GREATEST NEED | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| New Israel FundSUPPORT TO ADVANCE EQUALITY AND DEMOCRACY FOR ALL ISRAELIS | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Children First PaSUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN IN SE PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH THOUGHTFUL AND INFORMED ADVOCACY | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Film ForumALTERNATIVE SCREENING SPACE FOR INDEPENDENT FILMS | New York, NY | $38K | 2023 |
| American Bird ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS | The Plains, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Ecohealth Alliance (Wildlife Trust)GENERAL OPERATIONS, HIGHER EDUCATION FOR AFRICAN BIOLOGISTS VIA PMOEHLMAN | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| WhyyPUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION IN PHILADELPHIA AREA | Philadlephia, PA | $34K | 2023 |
| Institute For Local Self RelianceTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES ABOUT LOCAL SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS BANKING, BROADBAND, ENERGY, AND WASTE THROUGH LOCAL PURCHASING | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Academy Of Natural SciencesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Willistown Conservation TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| New York Botanical GardenMUSEUM, EDUCATION, RESEARCH (AMAZONIAN FORESTS) | Bronx, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART MUSEUM | Philadelphia, PA | $28K | 2023 |
| Self Help Community ServicesHOUSING, HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ELDERLY & HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | New York, NY | $27K | 2023 |
| Women'S WayGENERAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S SUPPORT FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $26K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Hand In HandSUPPORT FOR JEWISH-ARAB EDUCATION IN ISRAEL | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsTECHNICAL ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY TO SAVE THE PLANET | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Film At Lincoln CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Bank Street College Of EducationTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Hopewell Fund (Vote Forward)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR VOTE FORWARD PROJECT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Impact JusticeTO SUPPORT NATIONAL INNOVATION AND RESEARCH CENTER ADVANCING NEW IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS FOR JUSTICE REFORM | Oakland, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Center For Policing Equity (Cpe)SUPPORT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE | Los Angeles, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| Middlesex SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Concord, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Philadelphia ContemporaryTO SUPPORT THE MANTUA YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (Nrdc)USE SCIENCE, LAW, ADVOCACY TO PROTECT NATURE & PEOPLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Audubon Mid-AtlanticOPERATING SUPPORT FOR SAVING AND PROTECTING BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT | Audubon, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyUSE SCIENCE, PARTNERSHIPS TO PROTECT LANDS & WATERS | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| J StreetPROMOTE LEADERSHIP TO RESOLVE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN & ARAB CONFLICTS BY NEGOTIATION; PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL HOME FOR AMERICAN JEWS, PARTICULARLY YOUTH | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Mercy For AnimalsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Active Citizen Projectproject EatsHEALTHY EATING IN SCHOOLS AND POOR COMMUNITIES | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| National Registry Of Exonerations FoundationSUPPORT FOR EXONERATIONS OF INNOCENT CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS | East Lansing, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Donors ChoosePUBLIC EDUCATION; ENRICH STUDENTS BY FUNDING TEACHERS FOR EXTRAS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Gardens TrustPRESERVING, PROTECTING AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY GARDENING THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |