Leonian Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBronx, New York · EIN 36-7691472 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $250,000.
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin's Briscoe Center of American History | Austin, TX | Support intern & endowment | $520,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | Establish the phillip and edith leonian photography exhibition fund and cover the annual salary for curator | $250,000 |
| Bronx Documentary Center | Bronx, NY | General operating | $250,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Photo exhibition gallery endowment | $200,000 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | Plattsburgh, NY | Photography program | $200,000 |
| Black Dimensions in Art Inc | Renssalaer, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,425,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $582,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,911,091 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641469349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7691472
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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