The Felucca Fund Fka the Elizabeth Ballantine and Paul Leavitt Fdn
Historical FunderMcLean, Virginia · EIN 54-1903806 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Felucca Fund |
|---|---|
| Address | 1113 Basil Road, McLean VA 22101 |
| Phone | 7033564276 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Art Gallery | $20,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | General Operating | $15,000 |
| American University of Paris | Paris, FR | Annual Trustee & Faculty support | $13,500 |
| National Association of Episcopal Schools Inc | New York, NY | St Thomas Episcopal Parish School Coral Gables | $12,500 |
| CIA Officers Memorial Foundation | Herndon, VA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Mill Reef Fund | Mclean, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Elkhorn Marine Conservancy | Rochester, NY | General Operating | $5,000 |
| International Center for Journalists | Washington, DC | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| The Fort Lewis College Foundation | Durango, CO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Iowa Newspaper Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General Operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $227,200 | 15 |
| 2023 | $269,100 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1903806
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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