Leonian Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-7691472
Foundation Overview
Based in Northbrook, IL, Leonian Charitable Trust has awarded 142 grants totaling $46,756,180 to organizations in New Jersey, New York and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $10,000,000, with a median award of $100,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 7 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (78%), Lincolnwood (11%), Skokie (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 561% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Leonian Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Establish The Phillip And Edith Leonian Photography Exhibition Fund And Cover The Annual Salary For Curator | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $200,000 | Boston, MA, US | Acquisitions For Photography | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,345,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Purchase Of The W. Bruce And Delaney H. Lundberg Photographic Collection | 2023 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | Photography Program | 2023 |
| Photography Collections Preservation Project Incorporated | $15,000 | Studio City, CA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Reach Out And Read Of Greater New York Inc | $1,041 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Internet Archive | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Museum | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Establish The Phillip Leonian And Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Photography Exhibition Fund And Cover The Annual Salary For Curator | 2022 |
| Chabad Of East Lakeview | $113,850 | Chicago, IL, US | General Contribution And Purchase Of Torah And Torah Crown | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $40,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Senior Center And General Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | $690,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating & Building Fund | 2022 |
| Federation Cja | $38,500 | Montreal, QUEBEC, CA | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jewcer Community Funding Inc | $615,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Migdal Ohr-housing Building For Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Knoxville Jewish Day School | $55,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lubavitch Girls High School | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Building Construction And General Operations | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Acquisitions For Photography | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Purchase Of The W. Bruce And Delaney H. Lundberg Photographic Collection And Dorothea Lange Photographs | 2022 |
| The Ember Foundation | $283,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Wayne State University Law School | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $210,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | Photography Program Land Purchase For A School's Summer Camp In Montreal Land And School Building Purchase In Montrealattached Details | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Darchai Torah | $40,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Jaffa Institue | $10,000 | Bergenfield, NJ, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Budapest Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Budapest, Foreign, HU | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Montreal Jewish Community | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Museum | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Establish The Phillip Leonian And Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Photography Exhibition Fund And Cover The Annual Salary For Curator | 2022 |
| Chabad Of East Lakeview | $113,850 | Chicago, IL, US | General Contribution And Purchase Of Torah And Torah Crown | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $40,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Senior Center And General Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | $690,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating & Building Fund | 2022 |
| Federation Cja | $38,500 | Montreal, QUEBEC, CA | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jewcer Community Funding Inc | $615,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Migdal Ohr-housing Building For Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Knoxville Jewish Day School | $55,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lubavitch Girls High School | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Building Construction And General Operations | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Acquisitions For Photography | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Purchase Of The W. Bruce And Delaney H. Lundberg Photographic Collection And Dorothea Lange Photographs | 2022 |
| The Ember Foundation | $283,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Wayne State University Law School | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $210,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | Photography Program Land Purchase For A School's Summer Camp In Montreal Land And School Building Purchase In Montrealattached Details | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Darchai Torah | $40,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Jaffa Institue | $10,000 | Bergenfield, NJ, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Budapest Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Budapest, Foreign, HU | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Montreal Jewish Community | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Museum | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Establish The Phillip Leonian And Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Photography Exhibition Fund And Cover The Annual Salary For Curator | 2022 |
| Chabad Of East Lakeview | $113,850 | Chicago, IL, US | General Contribution And Purchase Of Torah And Torah Crown | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $40,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Senior Center And General Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | $690,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating & Building Fund | 2022 |
| Federation Cja | $38,500 | Montreal, QUEBEC, CA | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jewcer Community Funding Inc | $615,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Migdal Ohr-housing Building For Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Knoxville Jewish Day School | $55,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lubavitch Girls High School | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Building Construction And General Operations | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $1,500,000 | Boston, MA, US | Acquisitions For Photography | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Purchase Of The W. Bruce And Delaney H. Lundberg Photographic Collection And Dorothea Lange Photographs | 2022 |
| The Ember Foundation | $283,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Wayne State University Law School | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $210,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | Photography Program Land Purchase For A School's Summer Camp In Montreal Land And School Building Purchase In Montrealattached Details | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Darchai Torah | $40,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Jaffa Institue | $10,000 | Bergenfield, NJ, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Budapest Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Budapest, Foreign, HU | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Montreal Jewish Community | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Mosdos Montreal | $10,000 | Lakewood, NJ, US | Kollel Kesser Torah | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Museum | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Establish The Phillip Leonian And Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Photography Exhibition Fund And Cover The Annual Salary For Curator | 2021 |
| Central Europe Center For Research & Documentation Inc -dba Centropa | $174,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Chabad Mtc (montreal Torah Ctr) | $10,000 | Hampstead, QUEBEC, CA | General Operating | 2021 |
| Chabad Of East Lakeview | $103,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Contribution And Purchase Of Torah And Torah Crown | 2021 |
| Chicago Center For Torah & Chesed | $52,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $61,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $240,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Senior Center And General Support | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | $360,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating & Building Fund | 2021 |
| Congregation B'nei Ruven | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Etzion Foundation Inc | $120,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Herzog College | 2021 |
| Federation Cja | $12,000 | Montreal, QUEBEC, CA | General Operating | 2021 |
| Foundation For Jewish Heritage | $50,000 | London, N/A, UK | General Operating | 2021 |
| Gateway To The Great Outdoor | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Jewcer Community Funding Inc | $135,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Jewish National Fund | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Migdal Ohr-housing Building For Youth And Families | 2021 |
| Knoxville Jewish Day School | $26,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Lubavitch Girls High School | $425,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Building Construction And General Operations | 2021 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $2,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | Acquisitions For Photography | 2021 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Purchase Of The W. Bruce And Delaney H. Lundberg Photographic Collection And Dorothea Lange Photographs | 2021 |
| The Ember Foundation | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| The Tifereth Raphael Inc | $25,400 | Brighton, MA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Torah Out-reach Assistance Hub | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Wayne State University Law School | $125,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Wolcott School | $80,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Yachad Orthodox Union | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $3,085,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | Photography Program Land Purchase For A School's Summer Camp In Montreal Land And School Building Purchase In Montrealattached Details | 2021 |
| Yeshiva Darchai Torah | $40,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Anshe Sholem B'nai Israel | $11,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Jcc Construction And General Operations | 2020 |
| Chabad Of East Lakeview | $2,028,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations And Purchase Of New Synagogue | 2020 |
| Chicago Center For Torah & Chesed | $68,800 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $55,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Jewcer Community Funding Inc | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Centers Of Chicago | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Jewish National Fund | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $350,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating & Building Fund | 2020 |
| The Ember Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Wolcott School | $172,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Federation Cja | $10,000 | Montreal, QUEBEC, CA | General Operations | 2020 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Yad Moishe | $80,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Chabad Center For Jewish Life | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Building Campaign Fund | 2020 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | $275,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Shalhevet High School | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Lubavitch Girls High School | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Akiba-schechter Jewish School | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | $157,000 | New York, NY, US | Jewish Education In Djerb Tunisia | 2020 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $1,351,000 | Boston, MA, US | Acquistion Of Judaica | 2020 |
| Central Europe Center For Research & Documentation Inc -dba Centropa | $36,251 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Chicago Center For Torah & Chesed | $22,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $27,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| The Ember Foundation | $82,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $250,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Anshe Sholem B'nai Israel | $11,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Jewish Heritage Congregation Inc -dba Chicago Torah Network | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Congregation Darchei Torah-dba Yeshiva Darchai Torah | $20,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Wolcott School | $86,000 | Chicago, IL, US | 2 Scholarships | 2018 |
| The Children's Place | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $10,000,000 | Boston, MA, US | The Acquisition Of The Howard Greenberg Collection | 2018 |
| Brooklyn Museum | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Establish The Phillip Leonian And Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Photography Exhibition Fund And Cover The Annual Salary For Curator | 2018 |
| Museum Of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To The Holocaust | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Memory Unearthed | 2018 |
| Jewish National Fund | $118,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Chabad Of East Lakeview | $18,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| American Friends Of The Montreal Jewish Community | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| The Ember Foundation | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $15,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Chicago Center For Torah & Chesed | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Chicago Mezuzah & Mitzvah Campaign | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Yavne Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Plattsburgh, NY, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $39,038 | Chicago, IL, US | Albert Sands Southworth -photograph | 2017 |
| Central Europe Center For Research | $60,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Operating | 2017 |
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| EIN | 36-7691472 |
| Website | http://leoniancharitabletrust.org |
| Address | 2100 SANDERS RD STE 200 Northbrook, IL 60062-6141 |
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| Chief Operating Officer; Trustee | Judith Lane |
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Forms 990-PF
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