Leopold Schepp Foundation
Accepts applications
Leopold Schepp Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $480,000 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$480,000
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$12.1 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $377,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $377,000 | 48 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $480,000 | 59 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Suzanneclair Guard 950 Third Avenue Suite 3100, New York, NY 10022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 692-0191 |
| What to submit | Applicants should complete a request for an application. If they meet the eligibility guidelines, they will be emailed a link with the formal application forms. |
| Deadlines | Application process closes when a sufficient number of applications have been received for review. |
| Restrictions | Criteria: permanent resident or us citizen; completed one year of college; minimum gpa of 3.0; undergraduates cannot be over 30 years of age when the scholarship is first received; graduate students cannot be over 40 years of age when scholarship is first received; no age limit for post-doctoral studies; scholarships are not awarded for a second degree at the same level of degree already achieved; applicants must have financial need; applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited degree granting institution. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leopold Schepp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $162,000 |
| California | 7 | $64,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $34,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $19,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $19,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanneclair Guard
- Susan Brenner
- Emily Crawford
- Nancy Grossman
- Diana Herrmann
- Dean Lewallen
- Michele Paige
- Vickie Martynenko
- Bruno Quinson
- Robert Reder
- Banning Repplier
- Martin Tandler
- Barbara McLendon
- Kathryn Cashman
- James G Turino
Questions people ask
Does Leopold Schepp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application process closes when a sufficient number of applications have been received for review.
How much does Leopold Schepp Foundation give?
$480,000 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Leopold Schepp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanneclair Guard (Executive Director), Susan Brenner (Trustee), Emily Crawford (Trustee) and Nancy Grossman (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Leopold Schepp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.