Leona Bothmer Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 06-1816606 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$375K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Cash Contribution | $45,000 |
| ADOPT-A-DOG Inc | Armonk, NY | Cash Contribution | $35,000 |
| MCPCA Cape Cod Animal Care & Adoption Center | Centerville, MA | Cash Contribution | $35,000 |
| Bideawee Inc | New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $30,000 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc | Elmsford NY, NY | Cash Contribution | $30,000 |
| SPCA Westchester Inc | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Cash Contribution | $25,000 |
| The North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Cash Contribution | $25,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Newington, CT | Cash Contribution | $20,000 |
| Humane Society Mohawk Hudson | Menands, NY | Cash Contribution | $20,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Cash Contribution | $20,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Cash Contribution | $20,000 |
| Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue | Dover Plains, NY | Cash contribution | $15,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Cash Contribution | $10,000 |
| World Wide Life Fund | Washington, DC | Cash Contribution | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Rescue NYC | Whitestone, NY | Cash Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Cash Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pets for Patriots | Long Beach, NY | Cash Contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1816606
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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