Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jericho, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,048 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $10,000. 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$70,048
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$718,551
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,625 the year before.
56% 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 | $58,150 | 19 | $640,226 |
| 2024 | $43,625 | 17 | $658,606 |
| 2025 | $70,048 | 20 | $718,551 |
How to apply
Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc 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 Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $40,798 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife | General support | $10,000 |
| Our House | General support | $10,000 |
| Southampton Animal Shelter | General support | $10,000 |
| Sasf | General support | $6,000 |
| Danny & Rons Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| Elluminate | General support | $5,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife | General support | $5,000 |
| Tamerlaine Animal | General support | $5,000 |
| Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Rogers Memorial Library | General support | $2,000 |
| The New Jewish Home | General support | $1,500 |
| WCS | General support | $1,500 |
| ALS United Greater New York | General support | $1,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife | General support | $1,000 |
| Generation Sos | General support | $1,000 |
| Gladney Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Tamerlaine Sanctuary | General support | $1,000 |
| Tomorrows Rainbow | General support | $750 |
| RML Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Sofo | General support | $298 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia B Hershey
- Lisa Baron Schenker
- Michael J Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc give?
$70,048 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia B Hershey (President/Director), Lisa Baron Schenker (Co-President/Director) and Michael J Schwartz (Secretary).
What does Joan & Leonard Baron Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.