Lefkovitz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lefkovitz Foundation is a private foundation in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,300 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$141,300
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $116,300 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $116,300 | 46 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $141,300 | 45 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Lefkovitz 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 Lefkovitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $61,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $27,800 |
| Colorado | 5 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Education | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Health | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago | Education | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Women's Auxiliary | Health | $5,000 |
| VIP Services | Special needs | $5,000 |
| Cancer Wellness | Health | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Education | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Health | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Health | $5,000 |
| Preeclampsia Foundation | Health | $5,000 |
| Keshet | Education | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Health | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Health | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Brent's Place | Health | $5,000 |
| Span | charity | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Health | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Health | charity | $2,500 |
| Together Women Rise | charity | $2,500 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | Health | $2,000 |
| IRC of Denver | General | $2,000 |
| AM Shalom | Education | $2,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Health | $2,000 |
| Jafco | General | $1,800 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Education | $1,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Education | $1,000 |
| The Field Museum | Education | $1,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Education | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Education | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Special needs | $1,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Education | $1,000 |
| Raymond Kravis Center | Education | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Special needs | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Education | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Education | $1,000 |
| The Family Institute | Health | $1,000 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities | Education | $1,000 |
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Greater Chicago | Health | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlene Lefkovitz
- Gayle Dougherty
- Nina Mann
- Shelley Loyd-Lawton
- Donna Neshek
- Veronica Lefkovitz
- Alex Loyd
- Samuel Neshek
- Lindsey Dougherty
- John Lefkovitz
- Charles Mann
Questions people ask
Does Lefkovitz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lefkovitz Foundation give?
$141,300 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lefkovitz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arlene Lefkovitz (President), Gayle Dougherty (Director), Nina Mann (Director) and Shelley Loyd-Lawton (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Lefkovitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.