Sheldon L and Pearl R Leibowitz- Lew Leibowitz Legacy Foundation
Invitation OnlyBannockburn, Illinois · EIN 36-7632254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$760K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$19.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $50,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $160,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $72,500 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $70,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $52,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $50,000 |
| Nrdc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $40,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $40,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $35,000 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $35,000 |
| All Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $30,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $30,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $30,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $25,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $20,000 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted for general use of charity. | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $760,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $575,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $531,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632519349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7632254
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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