Leomi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leomi Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $555,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$555,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $893,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $893,500 | 19 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 18 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Leomi 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 Leomi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $784,425 |
| New York | 3 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $115,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Fund of Miami-Dade Inc | General & Unrestricted | $555,000 |
| Health Information Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | Miami chapter | $100,000 |
| Vow for Girls Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| School for Ethics and Global Leadership | Johannesburg campus | $80,000 |
| New York Society for the Relief of Ruptured & Crip | Dr. Pearle's injury prevention app | $75,000 |
| V-Day | TEWA Sangat Training in Nepal | $50,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Edu | Meditate America Initiative | $25,000 |
| MIAMI DADE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC New World Schoo | Miami Book Fair 2024 Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| 21st Century Leaders Inc | For Q3 and Q4 2024 | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University | GIWPS Ambassadors | $20,000 |
| Project Dandelion Inc | Project Dandelion | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University | GU SPAIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Fund | $15,000 |
| 21st Century Leaders Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Georgia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mizpah Congregation | Rabbi Lewis' Discretionary Fund | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom | Circle of Giving | $4,425 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region | Bike Summit | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Akin
- Linda Schejola
- Lisa Schejola
- Maddie Scheler
Questions people ask
Does Leomi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leomi Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Leomi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeff Akin (Trustee), Linda Schejola (Trustee), Lisa Schejola (Trustee) and Maddie Scheler (Trustee).
What does Leomi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.