Foundation profile
The Leonard and Joan Foundation
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Invitation only Has $306k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
60
Total given (last 3 years)
$242k
Median grant
$2.5k
Range
$258 – $50k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
University · 28%Theater · 13%Public foundation · 11%Medical research · 9%Opera · 6%
States
IllinoisNew YorkConnecticutKansasCalifornia
Also 2 grants to individuals ($67k in total, e.g. scholarships).
How to apply, full grant list and leadership
Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data