Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,600 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8,300 and the largest $9,600. 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$16,600
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$8,300
- Largest grant$9,600
- Assets$351,480
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 | $273,303 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 1 | $302,759 |
| 2025 | $16,600 | 2 | $351,480 |
How to apply
Leonardo Davinci 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 Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $9,600 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Purpose: Support for development of an artistic audiovisual film OScemo including storyboard screenwriting directing and animation activities. The foundation exercised expenditure responsibility for this grant. A pre-grant inquiry was conducted and a written agreement restricts the use of funds to charitable purposes. The grantee is required to provide a final narrative and financial report. | $9,600 |
| Seafarers International | aid to seafarers | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A Pizzaruso
- J Gerston
- J Campanala
Questions people ask
Does Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc give?
$16,600 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8,300.
Who runs Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists A Pizzaruso (Pres. as reqd.), J Gerston (Director as reqd) and J Campanala (Director as reqd).
What does Leonardo Davinci Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and arts and culture.