Leonard Hill Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leonard Hill Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $825,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$825,000
- Assets$316,381
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 27 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 24 | $316,381 |
How to apply
Leonard Hill Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Leonard Hill Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $4.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $350,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $210,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Track Los Angeles | Funds to launch a third site in los angeles | $825,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools | Len hill civil rights project 2022-2025 & scholarships for jordan high school | $755,000 |
| Partners in School Innovation | General operating support | $560,000 |
| City Year Inc | Support for teams at mendez high school, 75th street, mckinley ave, and lovelia p flournoy | $500,000 |
| Playworks Education Energized | Programming and services for schools in los angeles area in conjunction with partnership for los angeles schools & boys & girls club of la | $500,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Emergency safety net fund to support emergency relief efforts in israel | $500,000 |
| Reading Partners | Program expansion in los angeles | $500,000 |
| YMCA | Scholarships for the youth & govt civic leadership program | $378,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Inc | Support for the isreal education institute | $250,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Springboard learning accelerator in los angeles | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Donor advised fund to contribute to other charities. | $180,000 |
| Institute for Noprofit News | General support for gigafact | $100,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Arts | Contemporary art start program | $80,000 |
| Ikar | General operations, building campaign, & annual giving campaign | $54,000 |
| Cure Cervical Cancer | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Brave New Films | Media outreach and educational campaign | $25,000 |
| New Village Charter School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | College counseling and guidance program | $10,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative Inc | Assist migrants along the mexico/us border | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Gang rehabilitation and re-entry program | $10,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | Support for shaare zedek medical center | $10,000 |
| American Israel Democracy Coalition | Preserve democratic foundations of the state of israel | $10,000 |
| Foundation for la Community College | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Patricia Gordon
- Yuval Bar-Zemer
- Allie Gordon Weinstein
- Lindsey Gordon
- Benjamin Gordon
- Alexandra Hill Berman
- Harold Brown
- Eric Shewfelt
- John Wagner
Questions people ask
Does Leonard Hill Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonard Hill Charitable Trust give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Leonard Hill Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Patricia Gordon (Trustee), Yuval Bar-Zemer (Trustee), Allie Gordon Weinstein (Trustee) and Lindsey Gordon (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Leonard Hill Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.