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Hosted at the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the CUNY Graduate Center, this fellowship supports writers working on a biography of a scientist. Fellows are provided with a stipend, writing space, and research assistance, and are expected to participate in the intellectual community of the Graduate Center in New York City.
Leon Levy Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is % Elizabeth Moynihan. It holds total assets of $490.7M. Annual income is reported at $147.4M. INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD-RESEARCH. According to available records, Leon Levy Foundation has made 928 grants totaling $154M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $24.9M in 2020 to $32.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $69.2M distributed across 382 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10.7M, with an average award of $166K. The foundation has supported 372 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD-RESEARCH
Expenses: $263K
ELEUTHERA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Expenses: $57K
VARIOUS DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES
Expenses: $155K
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD-RESEARCH. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 928 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, DC.
Leon Levy Foundation has distributed a total of $154M across 928 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $166K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10.7M.
Leon Levy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leon Levy Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 25 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Ross | PRESIDENT | $371K | $138K | $509K |
| Elizabeth Moynihan | TRUSTEE | $84K | $0 | $84K |
| Tracy White | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelby White | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bernstein | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$44.5M
Total Assets
$495.9M
Fair Market Value
$495.2M
Net Worth
$411.3M
Grants Paid
$35.8M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$51.5M
Distribution Amount
$22.4M
Total Grants
928
Total Giving
$154M
Average Grant
$166K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
372
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York UniversityA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $9.8M | 2023 |
| New York Academy Of SciencesA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $1.7M | 2023 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Cambridge, MA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| City College New York TheA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $1.1M | 2023 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation Of New YorkA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY |
SEATTLE, WA
COLUMBUS, MS
BROOKLYN, NY
COLORADO SPGS, CO
CHINO VALLEY, AZ
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| $1.1M |
| 2023 |
| Center For Jewish HistoryA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Smithsonian National Museum Of Asian ArtA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Washington, DC | $900K | 2023 |
| Bahamas National Trust Fund IncA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Princeton, NJ | $612K | 2023 |
| Save Venice IncA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Medical CenterA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New City, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Justice CorpsA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| New York Public RadioA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| National September 11 Memorial & MuseumA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $413K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Israel Nature And Heritage Foundation Of AmericaA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Englewood, NJ | $400K | 2023 |
| New York Botanical Garden TheA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Bronx, NY | $325K | 2023 |
| New York Public LibraryA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Lod Economic CompanyA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Lod | $295K | 2023 |
| New York PhilharmonicA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $286K | 2023 |
| City Report IncA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Natural Areas ConservancyA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Malvern, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundsA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $225K | 2023 |
| Columbia University In The City Of NyA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $225K | 2023 |
| American Archaeology AbroadA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Tucson, AZ | $225K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of MusicA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Brooklyn, NY | $220K | 2023 |
| New-York Historical SocietyA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $205K | 2023 |
| City LoreA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Topsham, ME | $200K | 2023 |
| Comunita Ebraica Di FirenzeA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Firenze Fi | $200K | 2023 |
| Committee To Protect JournalistsA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Jewish Museum TheA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $175K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Antiquities AuthorityA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $164K | 2023 |
| City Parks FoundationA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $157K | 2023 |
| Human Rights FirstA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Israel On Campus CoalitionA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| The Juilliard SchoolA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $124K | 2023 |
| Botanic Gardens Conservation International Us IncA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | San Marino, CA | $106K | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New YorkA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $103K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To The HolocaustA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Isamu Noguchi Foundation And Garden MuseumA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Long Island City, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| New York City Bird AllianceA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Alliance Of Resident Theatres TheA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | New York, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Pioneer Works Art FoundationA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation IncA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| IndiespaceA GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | Astoria, NY | $100K | 2023 |
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