The Leeway Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2727140 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE LEEWAY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1315 WALNUT STREET SUITE 832, PHILADELPHIA PA 19107 |
| Phone | 2155454078 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 AND AUGUST 1 |
| Restrictions | ANY RESTRICTIONS ARE NOTED IN GRANT GUIDELINES |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Peoples' Day Philly Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 ipmf mar | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Coalition | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 ipmf mar | $10,000 |
| Aman Kristine Body High LLC | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 acg | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Tanner House | Philadelphia, PA | 1B - 2023 ipmf | -$1,000 |
The return also lists 155 grants to individuals ($469,921). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $491,421 | 159 |
| 2023 | $487,187 | 149 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349102052
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2727140
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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