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Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 133384086

Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,200 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $56,620 the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$11,3559$1.2 million
2023$56,62017$1.4 million
2024$58,20015$1.4 million

How to apply

Isabelle Russek Leeds 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$35,000
New York5$9,250
Michigan1$5,000
Rhode Island1$5,000
Florida1$2,000
Maine1$1,000
Connecticut1$750
Georgia1$200

Grants paid in 2024

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Topa Institute
Ojai, CA
Public service$15,000
Ojai Music Festival
Ojai, CA
Public service$10,000
Brown University
Providence, RI
Public service$5,000
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
New York, NY
Public service$5,000
Ojai Music Academy Foundation
Ojai, CA
Public service$5,000
Ojai Performing Arts Center
Ojai, CA
Public service$5,000
Mill Reef Fund
Detroit, MI
Publice service$5,000
Mercy First
Brooklyn, NY
Public service$2,500
Palm Beach Country Club Foundation
Palm Beach, FL
Public service$2,000
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
Public service$1,000
The Summer Camp
Bridgton, ME
Publice service$1,000
Save the Children Federation
Fairfield, CT
Publice service$750
Women Sports Foundation
New York, NY
Public service$500
Thirteen
New York, NY
Public service$250
American Cancer Society
Kennesaw, GA
Public service$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation give?

$58,200 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Isabelle R Leeds (Pres/Trstee), David R Leeds (Vp/Trstee) and Amy Beth Leeds (Vp/Secy).

What does Isabelle Russek Leeds Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.

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