Leonian Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leonian Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bronx, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $775,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $520,000. 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$775,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$520,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $16,091 | 7 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $132,000 | 3 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $775,000 | 6 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Leonian Charitable Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leonian Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $720,000 |
| New York | 4 | $705,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center of American History | Support intern & endowment | $520,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Establish the phillip and edith leonian photography exhibition fund and cover the annual salary for curator | $250,000 |
| Bronx Documentary Center | General operating | $250,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Photo exhibition gallery endowment | $200,000 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | Photography program | $200,000 |
| Black Dimensions in Art Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Lane
Questions people ask
Does Leonian Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonian Charitable Trust give?
$775,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Leonian Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Lane (Chief Operating Officer; Trustee).
What does Leonian Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.