Dalia And Larry Leeds Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of charitable causes, with a significant emphasis on health-related initiatives, including cancer research and Alzheimer's disease. It also demonstrates a commitment to Jewish community support, arts and culture, and educational programs. The foundation funds various organizations, including hospitals, cultural institutions, and mental health organizations, reflecting its diverse philanthropic interests. While it primarily operates in New York, its support extends to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A public charity (IRC 509(a) eligible) with programs in health, arts/culture, education, or community services, ideally with a clear New York connection or program presence and capacity to accept modest general-purpose support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a public charity eligible under IRC 509(a).
- • Programs align with health, hospitals, medical research, arts & culture, Jewish community, or education.
- • Demonstrable New York presence or program activity in New York.
- • Ability to accept unrestricted or general charitable support.
- • Willingness to submit a concise general letter of request and accept rolling consideration.
- • Track record that could be validated via a relationship or brief phone follow-up.
Geography
Giving is national in reach across about a dozen states, but dollars are heavily concentrated in New York (roughly 72% of the latest year’s dollars).
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 72 distinct recipients and annual recipient counts have ranged about 62–72, with a mix of many small awards and a few larger institutional grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (about 25 new recipients in the latest year), and a letter-request route is provided, but the foundation also indicates grants are generally to preselected recipients, so unsolicited applicants may be considered but selection appears selective and relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
