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Also known as: LEW LEIBOWITZ LEGACY FOUNDATION
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Sheldon L And Pearl R Leibowitz Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation is a private trust based in BANNOCKBURN, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Lew Leibowitz. It holds total assets of $15.2M. Annual income is reported at $6.2M. Total assets have grown from $1K in 2013 to $14M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Sheldon L And Pearl R Leibowitz Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $400K in 2020 to $531K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $141K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Virginia, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$120K
Based on 15 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.
Sheldon L And Pearl R Leibowitz Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, VA.
Sheldon L And Pearl R Leibowitz Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 65 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $141K.
Sheldon L And Pearl R Leibowitz Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sheldon L And Pearl R Leibowitz Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation is headquartered in BANNOCKBURN, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available Upon Request | SOLE TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$595K
Total Assets
$14M
Fair Market Value
$14.5M
Net Worth
$14M
Grants Paid
$531K
Contributions
$1.4M
Net Investment Income
$259K
Distribution Amount
$577K
Total: $12.2M
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ArkUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Northbrook, IL | $141K | 2023 |
| AcluUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Arlington, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| NrdcUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Jewish Council On Urban AffairsUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago Coalition For The HomelessUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Night MinistryUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| All ChicagoUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Deborah'S PlaceUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Community Partners For Affordable HousingUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Libertyville, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| OpenlandsUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaUNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |