Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chester, Connecticut. In tax year 2021 it gave $1.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2021.
- Grants paid, 2021$1.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2021 was up from $720,000 the year before.
50% of its 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $720,000 | 11 | $16.9 million |
| 2021 | $1.1 million | 14 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jo-Ann Price PO Box 299, Chester, CT 06412 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 526-9477 |
| What to submit | No special format is required. The required information that needs to be submitted is the purpose of the charitable organization and an explanation of how the funds will be used. |
What Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $60,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $650,180 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $101,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $70,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2021
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Blaustein Institute Ajc | General charitable | $250,000 |
| Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism | General charitable | $200,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | General charitable | $175,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | General charitable | $100,000 |
| Meet International Inc | General charitable | $100,000 |
| Israel Reform Action Center (Irac) | General charitable | $60,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps | General charitable | $50,000 |
| T'ruah (The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights) | General charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Connecticut - Dodd Center for Human Rights | General charitable | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Cornell Law School | Leo nevas human rights fund | $15,000 |
| Sunflower of Peace | General charitable | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc (JDC) | General charitable | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Jo-Ann Price
- Daniel Price
- David Nevas
Questions people ask
Does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2021, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2021 filing lists Jo-Ann Price (President), Daniel Price (Board Member) and David Nevas (Vice President).
What does Leo Nevas Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.