Leon Levy Foundation
- Assets
- $614.1m
- Revenue
- $121.6m
- Investments
- $566.7m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-6085406
Organization Overview
Leon Levy Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leon Levy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Leon Levy Foundation generated $121.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Leon Levy Foundation has awarded 1,506 individual grants totaling $526,682,848. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD-RESEARCH
ELEUTHERA BOTANICAL GARDEN
VARIOUS DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Goldrich President | 40 | $445,124 | |
Meredith Ross Grants Manager | 40 | $195,000 | |
Justine Koch Controller | 40 | $175,000 | |
Jennifer Ellis Program Officer | 40 | $152,460 | |
Mirsad Kojasevic Manager | 40 | $105,000 | |
Elizabeth Moynihan Trustee | 15 | $75,916 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ulysses Management | 12/30/21 | $389,707 |
Maples Group | 12/30/21 | $261,268 |
Alliant Insurance Inc | 12/30/21 | $169,550 |
Cohnreznick Llp | 12/30/21 | $122,517 |
New Providence | 12/30/21 | $78,122 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $7 |
| Dividends & Interest | $4,175,422 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $108,915,321 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $108,574,097 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $8,505,503 |
| Total Revenue | $121,596,253 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $521,040 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $740,784 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $540,628 |
| Interest | $84,250 |
| Taxes | $3,099,306 |
| Depreciation | $1,212,871 |
| Occupancy | $397,193 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $13,922 |
| Printing and publications | $3,081 |
| Other expenses | $3,192,099 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $10,453,234 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $33,992,231 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $44,445,465 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,229,940 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $488,259 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $566,732,028 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,672,162 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $614,122,389 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $547,724 |
| Grants payable | $54,965,711 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,969,636 |
| Total liabilities | $59,483,071 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Leon Levy Foundation has awarded $83,528,675 in support to 211 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $38,919,675 |
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $7,805,861 |
FREER GALLERY OF ART & ARTHUR SACKLER GALLERY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $3,600,000 |
Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1,800,000 |
THE BAHAMAS NATIONAL TRUST PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1,544,042 |
COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS PURPOSE: A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1,250,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Leon Levy Foundation has recieved totaling $175,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: TRUST GRANTS: 2006 - PRESENT | $175,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA | $0 | $175,834,650 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA | $0 | $54,378,087 |
Zoom Foundation Greenwich, CT | $956,305,373 | $176,914,821 |
Fidelity Foundation Boston, MA | $2,530,107,332 | $803,389,715 |
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA | $754,784,032 | $145,872,662 |
Druckenmiller Foundation New York, NY | $1,579,806,367 | $402,828,458 |
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY | $1,654,004,790 | $94,665,303 |
Adelson Family Foundation Needham, MA | $5,626,414 | $49,822,227 |
Anna Maria And Stephen Kellen Foundation Inc New York, NY | $1,287,407,560 | $57,361,611 |
The Wallace Foundation New York, NY | $1,815,949,042 | $114,535,478 |
Oberkotter Foundation Philadelphia, PA | $83,021,123 | $23,009,013 |
Stephen A Schwarzman Foundation New York, NY | $124,156,635 | $61,557,254 |