Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 145 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants145
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$60.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 147 | $54.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 145 | $60.3 million |
How to apply
Lebowitz-Aberly Family 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 Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 43 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 14 | $412,500 |
| Massachusetts | 37 | $265,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $225,000 |
| California | 15 | $153,000 |
| Texas | 14 | $134,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $75,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $45,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ppfa | General fund | $225,000 |
| Global Impact | Project support: court accountability | $175,000 |
| Way to Rise | General fund | $75,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Project support: vote forward education fund | $60,000 |
| Advance Democracy | General fund | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Project support: groundwork foundation | $50,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Project support: fairness project education fund | $50,000 |
| Indivisible Civic Engagement | General fund | $50,000 |
| NDRC Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Panorama Global | Project support: run for something civics | $50,000 |
| PPLM | General fund | $50,000 |
| State Leadership Project | General fund | $50,000 |
| Voter Formation Project | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Project support: free election fund | $40,000 |
| Crew | General fund | $35,000 |
| Red Wine and Blue Education Fund | General fund | $35,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School | General fund | $35,000 |
| Tides Center | Project support: voices for progress education fund | $32,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General fund | $30,000 |
| Community Change | General fund | $30,000 |
| Ultraviolet Education Fund | General fund | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | General fund | $25,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Project supprt: transgender freedom alliance | $25,000 |
| Campaign for A Family Friendly Economy | Project support: north main street fund | $25,000 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | Project support: the court of history | $25,000 |
| Demos | General fund | $25,000 |
| Fix the Court | General fund | $25,000 |
| Getreal News | General fund | $25,000 |
| Global Impact | Project support: 65th project | $25,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General fund | $25,000 |
| Michigan Voices | General fund | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Project support: voter engagement fund | $25,000 |
| Open Market Institute | General fund | $25,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | Project support: movement labs | $25,000 |
| State Innovation Exchange | General fund | $25,000 |
| Take Back the Court Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | General fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence H Lebowitz
- Naomi D Aberly
- Terri Lacy
Questions people ask
Does Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 145 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurence H Lebowitz (Director, President, Treas), Naomi D Aberly (Director, Vice Pres, Secre) and Terri Lacy (Director).
What does Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and community development.