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The Leon Levy Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $38.5 million distributed across 351 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
$80.9M
29%
INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY - LOUIS BAMBERGER & MRS FELIX FULD FOUNDATION
$16.6M
6%
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
$7.4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
214
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEON LEVY FOUNDATION?
No. LEON LEVY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEON LEVY FOUNDATION give?
LEON LEVY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. 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 LEON LEVY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEON LEVY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEON LEVY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEON LEVY FOUNDATION awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $38.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEON LEVY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEON LEVY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 350 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY - LOUIS BAMBERGER & MRS FELIX FULD FOUNDATION, and NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEON LEVY FOUNDATION?
LEON LEVY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.