Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $371k $416k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $84k $95k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LEON LEVY FOUNDATION equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$32.3M
Itemized grants
198
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $9.8M |
| NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1.7M |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1.2M |
| CITY COLLEGE NEW YORK THE | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1.1M |
| CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1.1M |
| UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1.1M |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1M |
| BARD COLLEGE | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1M |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $1M |
| SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART | WASHINGTON, DC | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $900k |
| BAHAMAS NATIONAL TRUST FUND INC | PRINCETON, NJ | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $612k |
| IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CORPS | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $500k |
| MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | NEW CITY, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $500k |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $500k |
| SAVE VENICE INC | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $500k |
| NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $413k |
| BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $400k |
| ISRAEL NATURE AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $400k |
| NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN THE | BRONX, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $325k |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $300k |
| LOD ECONOMIC COMPANY | IS | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $295k |
| NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $286k |
| CITY REPORT INC | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $250k |
| NATURAL AREAS CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $250k |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | MALVERN, PA | A GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $250k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LEON LEVY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of LEON LEVY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of LEON LEVY FOUNDATION received $371,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at LEON LEVY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Board President at LEON LEVY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LEON LEVY FOUNDATION equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are LEON LEVY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LEON LEVY FOUNDATION reported $55.8M in total revenue and $44.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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