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THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST

THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-7184401
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-7184401
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

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The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in New York, Massachusetts, and California, having paid out a total of $445.7 million across 723 grants in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and engagement is strictly relationship-based, with grants awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$445.7M

2024
Grantees funded
723
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

594

Median 1st year grant
$275K
Median 2nd year grant
$280.1K
D
David Panzirer
Board Member
S
Sandor Frankel
Board Member
W
Walter Panzirer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $275 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 590 grants, totaling nearly $445.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 720 grantees. Recent grantees include CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION INC, THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC, and JAEB CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE LEONA M AND HARRY B HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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