The Leads Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leads Foundation is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,885 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $235 and the largest $2,000. 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$7,885
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$235
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$122,020
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,405 the year before.
46% 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 | $6,405 | 17 | $118,802 |
| 2024 | $7,885 | 26 | $122,020 |
How to apply
The Leads 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 Leads Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $6,480 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $480 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $475 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $350 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Metropolitian Museum of Art | Charitable | $700 |
| Moma | Charitable | $550 |
| Bruce Museum | Charitable | $375 |
| Whitney Museum | Charitable | $350 |
| Japenese Art Society of America | Charitable | $350 |
| Hammond Museum | Charitable | $300 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Charitable | $300 |
| Museum of Natural History | Charitable | $275 |
| New York Public Library | Charitable | $275 |
| Museum of Art and Design | Charitable | $250 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | Charitable | $250 |
| New York Historical Society | Charitable | $250 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Charitable | $220 |
| National Museum of Women in the Art | Charitable | $180 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Charitable | $175 |
| The Museum of the City of New York | Charitable | $150 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Charitable | $135 |
| Friends of Greenburgh Library | Charitable | $100 |
| Friends of the High Line | Charitable | $100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $100 |
| Center for Contemporary Printmaking | Charitable | $100 |
| Princeton University Art Museum | Charitable | $100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $100 |
| Columbia University | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy J Feingold
- Stephanie Feingold
- Eric Feingold
Questions people ask
Does The Leads Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leads Foundation give?
$7,885 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $235.
Who runs The Leads Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy J Feingold (Vp/Secretary), Stephanie Feingold (President) and Eric Feingold (Director).
What does The Leads Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.