Leone Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leone Family Foundation is a private foundation in Summit, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $989,436 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $405,000. 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$989,436
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$405,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
61% 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 | $1.4 million | 51 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $989,436 | 31 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Leone 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 Leone Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $596,404 |
| California | 2 | $110,464 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 4 | $55,298 |
| Florida | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,690 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,400 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delbarton School | General charitable purposes | $405,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Marin Comm Foundation - Sybil Sugarman | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Children's Health Defense | General charitable purposes | $81,244 |
| Crossroads Community Services Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Temple Bnai Jeshurun | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Pingry School | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Wyckoff Family YMCA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Mightycause (Kids Need to Read) | General charitable purposes | $10,690 |
| Khan Academy | General charitable purposes | $10,464 |
| CT Childrens Medical Center Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,400 |
| Farming Food for Growth | General charitable purposes | $10,298 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ellis Medicine | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Emunah of America | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Fulfill (Food Bank of Monmouth County) | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Lowe Body Dementia | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth-St Brigid | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Seton Hall University | General charitable purposes | $5,160 |
| Georgetown University | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jamaica Society for the Blind | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| John Hopkins University | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Loyola Retreat House | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Abbey the Order of St Benedict | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Vocationist Sisters | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| KB Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,080 |
| Hartshorne Library | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Christian Leone
- Joseph Leone
- Nancy Leone
Questions people ask
Does Leone Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leone Family Foundation give?
$989,436 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Leone Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christian Leone (Director - Secretary), Joseph Leone (Director - President) and Nancy Leone (Director - Treasurer).
What does Leone Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.