The Lebovitz Fund
Accepts applications
The Lebovitz Fund is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2023 it gave $4.6 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $58,988 and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$4.6 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$58,988
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2023 was up from $377,000 the year before.
75% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $377,000 | 21 | $7.0 million |
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter M Lebovitz 99 Hanover Street 306, Portsmouth, NH 03801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 219-3667 |
| What to submit | The usual application for funds is made by letter. No forms are specified. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Maine | 1 | $107,976 |
| New York | 4 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Ann Segal's Schwab | General purposes | $2.1 million |
| James and Margot Lebovitz Family Fund | General purposes | $1.2 million |
| Lebovitz Fund for Philanthropy | General purposes | $1.2 million |
| Loon Echo Land Trust | To protect open space in the northern sebago lake region for recreation, education, wildlife and plant habitat, air and watershed quality, and sustainable forestry. | $107,976 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Lone Soldier Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter M Lebovitz
- Beth Ann Segal
- Jonathan Javitch
- James Lebovitz
Questions people ask
Does The Lebovitz Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lebovitz Fund give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $58,988.
Who runs The Lebovitz Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Peter M Lebovitz (President/Treas./Direct), Beth Ann Segal (V.p./Sec'y/Director), Jonathan Javitch (Director) and James Lebovitz (Director).