The Leonard Foundation for Jewish
Preselected recipients only
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish is a private foundation in Lincolnwood, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,956 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,900 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,956
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,900
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$241,787
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $34,324 the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 | $25,239 | 3 | $219,417 |
| 2024 | $34,324 | 3 | $8,668 |
| 2025 | $21,956 | 6 | $241,787 |
How to apply
The Leonard Foundation for Jewish 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 Leonard Foundation for Jewish funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $11,700 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $5,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,956 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Tifereth Mordechai Mizrachi | Religious and educational | $6,000 |
| Various Charitable Institutions | Religious and educational | $4,956 |
| Jerusalem College of Technology | Religious and educational | $4,500 |
| Talmlud Torah Chochmas Shlomo | Religious and educationalreligious and educationalreligious and educational | $3,300 |
| Mesorat Hatorah | Religious and educational | $2,000 |
| Matat Mordechai | Religious and educational | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Yaakov Leonard
- Jaclyn M Leonard
- Colman Ginsparg
Questions people ask
Does The Leonard Foundation for Jewish accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leonard Foundation for Jewish give?
$21,956 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,900.
Who runs The Leonard Foundation for Jewish?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Yaakov Leonard (President), Jaclyn M Leonard (Secretary) and Colman Ginsparg (Vice-President).
What does The Leonard Foundation for Jewish fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.