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The Leonard and Joan Foundation: 62 grants to organizations, $275,724 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Leonard and Joan Foundation, a private foundation in Chicago, IL, paid 62 grants to organizations totaling $275,724 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 14, 2026. The largest was $51,600 to University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL for education.
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- EIN
- 261367670
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Assets
- $6,959,315
- Grants paid
- $278,282
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202621349349104307. It reported $278,282 in grants paid; 62 grants to organizations are listed, and 2 grants to individuals are left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $51,600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Season of Concern | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Voices Project | Chicago, IL | Community service | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Music Theater Works | Wilmette, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | Chicago, IL | Public support | $10,350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Public support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,220 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Essential Tremor Foun | Lenexa, KS | Medical research | $10,010 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Theo Ubique | Evanston, IL | Theatre productions | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Albany Park Theater Project | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Youth development | $7,575 | apps.irs.gov |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | Education | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lungevity | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,332 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Reader | Chicago, IL | Public media | $5,311 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,289 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,275 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | Public support | $5,149 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Medical care | $5,125 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago House and Social Service | Chicago, IL | Housing | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Public radio | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Black Button Eyes | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $2,717 | apps.irs.gov | |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Medical research | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $2,645 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Autoimmune Related Disease Association | Clinton Township, MI | Medical research | $2,643 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | Medical research | $2,628 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $2,614 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Public support | $2,614 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | Public support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,596 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthritis National Research Found | Irvine, CA | Medical research | $2,581 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington DC, DC | Medical research | $2,581 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids | New York, NY | Community service | $2,580 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago, IL | Public support | $2,575 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Community service | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,575 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Community service | Crime and legal-related | $2,575 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Alliance for Musical Theat | New York, NY | Musical theatre | $2,563 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Hagerstown, MD | Community service | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Keratoconus Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Public support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rheumatology Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Medical research | Medical research | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthritis Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | Medical research | $2,113 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Community service | Environment | $2,084 | apps.irs.gov |
| Success for All | Towson, MD | Public support | $2,083 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $2,064 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Savoy Aires | Evanston, IL | Theatre productions | $2,060 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington DC, DC | Public support | $2,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vision To Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Public support | Health care | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shattered Globe Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $1,545 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Community service | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for Aids Research | New York, NY | Medical research | Medical research | $1,059 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa | Yarmouth Port, MA | Public support | $1,057 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second City Canine Rescue | Palatine, IL | Public support | Animal-related | $1,040 | apps.irs.gov |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Public service | Environment | $1,033 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Songbook | Carmel, IN | Theatre productions | $1,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Theater Wit | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $1,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center On Halsted | Chicago, IL | Community service | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | Community service | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $563 | apps.irs.gov | |
| League of Chicago Theatres Found | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $517 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Puppertry Festival | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $515 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Joseph Jefferson Award Committee | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Manual Cinema | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $272 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rough House Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $256 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 12, 2025, IRS object ID 202521329349102507. It reported $242,167 in grants paid; 60 grants to organizations are listed, and 2 grants to individuals are left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Season of Concern | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Voices Project | Chicago, IL | Community service | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | Public support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,220 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Essential Tremor Foun | Lenexa, KS | Medical research | $10,010 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Music Theater Works | Wilmette, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,275 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Disney Magnet Pta | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,225 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Medical care | $5,125 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago House and Social Service | Chicago, IL | Housing | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lungevity | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington DC, DC | Public support | $3,605 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Autoimmune Related Disease Association | Clinton Township, MI | Medical research | $2,643 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Arthritis Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | Medical research | $2,641 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | Medical research | $2,628 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $2,614 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Public support | $2,614 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Success for All | Towson, MD | Public support | $2,603 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | Public support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,596 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | Chicago, IL | Public support | $2,588 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arthritis National Research Found | Irvine, CA | Medical research | $2,581 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington DC, DC | Medical research | $2,581 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids | New York, NY | Community service | $2,580 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Albany Park Theater Project | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Youth development | $2,575 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michael J Fox Parkinsons | New York, NY | Medical research | $2,575 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Community service | Crime and legal-related | $2,575 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Alliance for Musical Theat | New York, NY | Musical theatre | $2,563 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Public radio | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Hagerstown, MD | Community service | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Community service | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Keratoconus Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Public support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rheumatology Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Medical research | Medical research | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Savoy Aires | Evanston, IL | Theatre productions | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vision To Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Public support | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $2,091 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Community service | Environment | $2,084 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shattered Globe Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $2,060 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | Community service | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Community service | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bramble Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $1,180 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Foundation for Aids Research | New York, NY | Medical research | Medical research | $1,059 | apps.irs.gov |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Medical research | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $1,059 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second City Canine Rescue | Palatine, IL | Public support | Animal-related | $1,040 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Songbook | Carmel, IN | Theatre productions | $1,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Theater Wit | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $1,030 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center On Halsted | Chicago, IL | Community service | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa | Yarmouth Port, MA | Public support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lane Tech Alumni Association | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $520 | apps.irs.gov | |
| League of Chicago Theatres Found | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $517 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Puppertry Festival | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Joseph Jefferson Award Committee | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Manual Cinema | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | $272 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rough House Theater | Chicago, IL | Theatre productions | Arts, culture and humanities | $258 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $66,764 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $40,600 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $30,707 |
| Youth development | $10,150 |
| Medical research | $7,118 |
| Education | $7,000 |
| Environment | $5,201 |
| Crime and legal-related | $5,150 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $373,536 |
| New York | $34,450 |
| Connecticut | $20,440 |
| Kansas | $20,020 |
| California | $15,695 |
| District of Columbia | $10,797 |
| Georgia | $9,754 |
| Maryland | $9,686 |
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Updated May 14, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.