Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation
Accepts applications
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 185 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.4 million
- Number of grants185
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$342 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.2 million the year before.
43% 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 | $14.2 million | 194 | $318 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 185 | $342 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Trustees 10100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 610, Los Angeles, CA 90067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 551-9936 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Restrictions | Grants are usually made in southern California |
What Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 90 | $12.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Washington | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Indiana | 6 | $40,000 |
| New York | 12 | $36,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $31,000 |
| Utah | 7 | $24,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $21,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $18,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Foundation | Payment for educational purposes | $1.6 million |
| Santa Clara University | Payment for educational purposes | $1.6 million |
| University of Southern California | Payment for educational purposes | $1.6 million |
| The Thacher School | Payment for educational purposes | $1.3 million |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles - St John's Seminary | Payment for educational purposes | $1.0 million |
| California Hospital Medical Center Foundation | Payment for health services | $1.0 million |
| Georgetown University | Payment for educational purposes | $1.0 million |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Payment for educational purposes | $1.0 million |
| University of Puget Sound | Paymnet for educational purposes | $1.0 million |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Teacher Salaries | Payment for educational purposes | $984,000 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | Payment for educational purposes | $235,000 |
| Covenant House | Payment for homeless shelters | $100,000 |
| Don Bosco Technical High School | Payment for educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Hospitaller Foundation of California Inc | Payment in support of hospitality centers | $100,000 |
| Jesuits West Province | Payment for educational purposes | $100,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Payment in support of child audiology | $100,000 |
| Hillcrest Transitional Housing | Donation in support of transitional housing | $75,000 |
| Holy Family Services | Payment for foster care | $75,000 |
| Sisters of Social Service | Payment for support of social services | $75,000 |
| Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center | Payment for catholic retreat center | $60,000 |
| Green Dot Public Schools | Payment for educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Maryvale | Payment for orphan services | $50,000 |
| Our House | Payment for support of grieving children and teens | $50,000 |
| Providence Trinity Care Hospice Foundation | General/educational | $50,000 |
| Rad Camp | Payment for support of the youth | $50,000 |
| St Camillus Pastoral Center | Payment for educational purposes | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Payment for educational purposes | $50,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Payment for youth services | $30,000 |
| Association of Catholic Student Councils | Payment for educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles | Payment for support of the youth | $30,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Payment for food instability | $30,000 |
| American Indian Catholic Schools Network | Payment for educational purposes | $25,000 |
| BAGS4KIDS | Payment for support of foster children | $25,000 |
| Camp Ronald McDonald | Payment to support camp for children with cancer and their families | $25,000 |
| Casa de Las Amigas | Payment for rehabilitation center | $25,000 |
| Casa | Payment for support of abused or neglected children | $25,000 |
| Catholic Schools Collaborative | Payment for educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Payment for burn victims | $25,000 |
| Five Acres | Payment for mental heath services | $25,000 |
| Grossman Burn Foundation | Payment for burn injury victims | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen L McCarthy
- Jacqueline Powers Doud
- Louis Castruccio
- Mark Lemons
- Jeffrey Kearns
- Colleen Pennell
- Thomas Lemons
- John McCarthy
- Michael McCarthy
- Kathleen Duncan
- Karen Hollins
- Brad Lemons
Questions people ask
Does Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 185 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen L McCarthy (Chairman, As Needed), Jacqueline Powers Doud (Trustee, As Needed), Louis Castruccio (Trustee, As Needed) and Mark Lemons (Trustee, As Needed) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.