Leo Model Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leo Model Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 144 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$63.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
22% 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 | $2.7 million | 146 | $58.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 144 | $63.9 million |
How to apply
Leo Model 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 Leo Model Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 62 | $881,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $539,500 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $489,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $179,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $86,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 6 | $73,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $56,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Protect human rights around the world | $90,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical relief to victims of war, disease, natural or man-made disaster | $80,000 |
| Jerusalem Foundation | Preserving an open, equitable and modern society in jerusalem. | $80,000 |
| LCV (League of Conservation Voters) | Support for pro-climate and pro-environment voices in politics | $80,000 |
| State Voices | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Women's Way | General support for women's support fund | $80,000 |
| City Harvest | Food rescue and distribution, education | $75,000 |
| Oberlin College | Higher education--general support | $65,000 |
| Hopewell Fund (Vote Forward) | General operating support for vote forward project | $60,000 |
| Turnout Activism | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Hampshire College | Higher education--general support | $50,000 |
| Human Rights First | Deployment of pro-bono lawyers to ensure us is global leader in human rights (immigration) | $50,000 |
| Rare Center for Tropical Conservation | International economic development grants and public education for conservation | $50,000 |
| University of Washington | Support for research on polar bears | $50,000 |
| B'tselem USA | General support for creating a human right culture in israel | $49,000 |
| Film Forum | Alternative screening space for independent films | $41,500 |
| Children First Pa | Support for improving the lives and opportunities of children in se pennsylvania through thoughtful and informed advocacy | $40,000 |
| Chop Foundation | Support of community-based programs in greatest need | $40,000 |
| Institute for Local Self Reliance | Technical assistance to communities about local solutions for sustainable community development in areas such as banking, broadband, energy, and waste through local purchasing | $40,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Support to advance equality and democracy for all israelis | $40,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Support the pathways to STEM program e3431 | $40,000 |
| Ecohealth Alliance (Wildlife Trust) | General operations, higher education for african biologists via pmoehlman | $37,500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General support of conservation efforts | $35,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences | General operating support | $30,500 |
| Brookings Institution | General operating expenses; non-profit think tank | $30,000 |
| Headcount | Support for a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy | $30,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Museum, education, research (amazonian forests) | $30,000 |
| Scheie Eye Institute | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General operating support for art museum | $27,500 |
| Greenlight America | Support local groups and volunteers who want to get utility-scale clean energy projects built in their communities. | $25,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Technical analysis & advocacy to save the planet | $25,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | Support for families living in extreme poverty | $23,000 |
| Manna | Support for a ministry outreach helping missionaries and those in need both in the united states and abroad. | $22,500 |
| Audubon Mid-Atlantic | Operating support for saving and protecting birds and their habitat | $20,000 |
| Elaw US | Supporting scientific help to keep coal in the ground | $20,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| J Street | Promote leadership to resolve israeli-palestinian & arab conflicts by negotiation; provide intellectual home for american jews, particularly youth | $20,000 |
| National Registry of Exonerations Foundation | Support for exonerations of innocent criminal defendants | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | Use science, law, advocacy to protect nature & people | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen Model
- Marjorie Russel
- Pamela Grace
- Roberta Gausas
- Paul Model
- Katherine Model
- Zachary Model
- Sascha Russel
Questions people ask
Does Leo Model Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leo Model Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Leo Model Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Allen Model (President & Assistant Secr), Marjorie Russel (Vice President & Assistant), Pamela Grace (Secretary) and Roberta Gausas (Vice President and Asst Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Leo Model Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.