The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.2 million in 146 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.2 million
- Number of grants146
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$167 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.4 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.4 million | 118 | $165 million |
| 2024 | $16.2 million | 146 | $167 million |
How to apply
The Margaret and Daniel Loeb 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.
What The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 87 | $8.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $4.8 million |
| Florida | 7 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $695,000 |
| California | 6 | $299,773 |
| Illinois | 3 | $290,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $120,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | General operating support | $3.6 million |
| Tablet Magazine | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| UJA Federation of New York | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| Yeshiva University | General operating support | $650,000 |
| Brown Hillel Foundation | General operating support | $550,000 |
| Chabad of College Hill | General operating support | $550,000 |
| Afsnc Inc | General operating support | $515,000 |
| Aleph Institute | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Sixpoint | General operating support | $355,000 |
| Enrichment FWD | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Lismore Road Inc | General operating support | $287,500 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | General operating support | $275,000 |
| Passages America Israel | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Teach for America - New York | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General operating support | $243,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating support | $225,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | General operating support | $190,000 |
| Congregation Beit Edmond (Edmond J Safra Synagogue) | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General operating support | $150,000 |
| National Black Empowerment Council | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Sefaria | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General operating support | $105,000 |
| American Friends of the Idf Widows and Orphans Organization | General operating support | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Eighteen Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ir David | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Shalem Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Shul of Bal Harbour | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club | General operating support | $69,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Friends of Hagal Sheli | General operating support | $51,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel S Loeb
- Carter Pottash
- Margaret M Loeb
- Nicole Nadal
- Elissa Doyle
Questions people ask
Does The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation give?
$16.2 million in tax year 2024, across 146 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel S Loeb (Dir/Pres.), Carter Pottash (Director), Margaret M Loeb (Director) and Nicole Nadal (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.