The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $82,500 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$82,500
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$31.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.3 million | 20 | $32.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 20 | $31.0 million |
How to apply
The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation 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 The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 3 | $310,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand With US | Charitable contributions | $1.1 million |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Charitable contributions | $1.0 million |
| Prageru | Charitable contributions | $400,000 |
| Jinsa | Charitable contributions | $200,000 |
| Letter of the Law Inc | Charitable contributions | $200,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Charitable contributions | $200,000 |
| Honestreporting | Charitable contributions | $150,000 |
| Amcha | Charitable contributions | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Charitable contributions | $100,000 |
| Israel Christian Nexus | Charitable contributions | $100,000 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | Charitable contributions | $65,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable contributions | $60,000 |
| Sinai Temple Israel Center | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Academy | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Harkam Hillel Hebrew Academy | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Young Israel of Century City | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Yula High School | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Kester
- Mary Streit
- Perri Polansky
Questions people ask
Does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $82,500.
Who runs The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Kester (President), Mary Streit (Vice President) and Perri Polansky (Vice President/Secretary/C).
What does The Kenneth Leventhal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.