The Anne E Leibowitz Fund Co Joy Segal prioritizes support for Jewish scholarship and cultural preservation alongside investment in early childhood education and professional training. Grants are concentrated and targeted: a large majority of funds have gone to the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, while the Erikson Institute is the main beneficiary in the early childhood/education space. The foundation appears to favor general operating support for established institutions rather than project-specific funding.
Concentrated giving to a very small set of repeat grantees: a single organization (YIVO) receives the majority of dollars, with multiple grants to the Erikson Institute; grants are moderate-to-large and typically labelled as general support.
Anne E Leibowitz Fund Co Joy Segal shows a sustained pattern of general support for Jewish scholarship and early childhood education, anchored by repeated $85,000 grants to Yivo Institute for Jewish Research across 2023, 2024, and 2025. That three-year sequence is the clearest signal in the record: the funder supports established institutions with recurring operating grants rather than one-off project awards. A second steady line of giving goes to Erikson Institute, which received $25,000 in each of those same years for general support. Beyond those core relationships, the foundation also funds cultural and educational organizations in Chicago and New York, including dance, music, and Jewish communal institutions. The grant list suggests a narrow, institution-centered approach, with named recipients returning across years and most awards staying in the low-to-mid five-figure range or below. Several smaller grants extend the pattern to other nonprofit organizations, but the largest and most repeated awards are concentrated in scholarship, archival preservation, and early childhood development.
In Jewish scholarship and archival preservation, Anne E Leibowitz Fund Co Joy Segal made repeated $85,000 general grants to Yivo Institute for Jewish Research in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern links the funder to long-term institutional support for research and cultural memory. In early childhood development and training, Erikson Institute received $25,000 general grants in each of those same years, indicating another ongoing relationship. The foundation also backs cultural organizations: Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre received $12,500 in 2023 and $13,500 in 2025, while Chicago Dancers United received $6,000 in 2023 and $5,000 in 2024. Smaller awards also reached music-oriented groups such as Music Talks and The Perlman Music Program.
Typical awards are modest to mid-sized: p25 is $1,000, median grant size is $1,500, and p75 is $5,000. The recent record also includes a small set of much larger operating grants, most notably repeated $85,000 awards and recurring $25,000 awards to core institutional partners. The pattern is repeat-oriented rather than one-time, with several recipients appearing in multiple years. Grants are made as general support, and the funder does not make program-related investments or grants to individuals.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Anne E Leibowitz Fund Co Joy Segal.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 86 | $666K | 98.8% |
| 2 | South Africa |
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Notable grantees: YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, Erikson Institute
Grant dollars are concentrated in the United States, with 63 grants listed there and one grant in SF. Illinois is the main recipient state by count, and many awards go to Chicago organizations such as Erikson Institute, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Chicago Dancers United, Jewish United Fund, and Chicago Dance Health Fund. New York also appears repeatedly through New York recipients including Yivo Institute for Jewish Research, Music Talks, and The Perlman Music Program. Smaller awards extend to California, Hawaii, and Wisconsin.
The foundation supports established nonprofit institutions, especially Jewish scholarship and cultural preservation organizations and early childhood development institutions. Recent grants also reach dance, music, and other cultural groups, with awards made as general support rather than project-specific funding.
Yes. Yivo Institute for Jewish Research received $85,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Erikson Institute received $25,000 in each of those same years. Several other recipients also appear in multiple years, including Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, Chicago Dancers United, Jewish United Fund, and Lynn Sage Cancer Research Fund.
The distribution is relatively small for most awards: p25 is $1,000, median grant size is $1,500, and p75 is $5,000. The record also includes larger recurring operating grants, including $85,000 and $25,000 awards to core institutional recipients.
Illinois is the top recipient state by count, and 64% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, Illinois. Chicago organizations make up much of that activity, while New York recipients also appear frequently in the recent grants list.
The recent grants point to three main areas: Jewish scholarship and archival preservation, early childhood development research and professional training, and general operating support for established cultural institutions. The largest recurring grants go to Yivo Institute for Jewish Research and Erikson Institute.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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| $500 |
1.1% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $85,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| ERIKSON INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| CERQUA RIVERA DANCE THEATRE | CHICAGO, IL | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE | CHICAGO, IL | $7,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| CHICAGO DANCE HEALTH FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $6,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $5,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| JEWISH UNITED FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| LYNN SAGE CANCER RESEARCH FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT | KAMUELA, HI | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| 626 LANDMARK FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| IMERMAN ANGELS | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| THE DEBBIE FRANK LEGACY FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| SPECIAL CHILDRENS CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| GROUP FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING MENT | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON | MADISON, WI | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| Vestibular Disorders Association | Portland, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| MISERICORDIA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| THE WOMAN'S BOARD OF NW MEMORIAL HO | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| IL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS | DEKALB, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| FOLLY BEACH FOUNDATION | FOLLY BEACH, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| MALIBU BOARDRIDERS CLUB | MALIBU, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FAMILY RELATION | SAINT PAUL, MN | $300 | 2026 | GENERAL |
| YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $85,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE ERIKSON INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CERQUA RIVERA DANCE THEATRE | CHICAGO, IL | $13,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LYNN SAGE CANCER RESEARCH FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JEWISH UNITED FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| VICERAL DANCE CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOLLYROD FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHICAGO DANCE HEALTH FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GIORDANO DANCE | CHICAGO, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| 626 LANDMARK FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| GROUP FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING MENT | NEW YORK, NY | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE NOURISH PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SPECIAL CHILDRENS CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHICAGO DANCE HISTORY PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ASPEN VALLEY SKI SNOWBOARDING CLUB | ASPEN, CO | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MALIBU BOARDRIDERS CLUB | MALIBU, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOOP BUS INC | VENICE, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WOMEN'S BOARD | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| EVANSTON CHAMBER OPERA COMPANY | EVANSTON, IL | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| Vestibular Disorders Association | Portland, OR | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HELLO BABY | CHICAGO, IL | $300 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | $85,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| ERIKSON INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| CHICAGO DANCERS UNITED | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| JEWISH UNITED FUND | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH
$85,000GENERAL
ERIKSON INSTITUTE
$25,000GENERAL
CERQUA RIVERA DANCE THEATRE
$13,000GENERAL
THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE
$7,500GENERAL
CHICAGO DANCE HEALTH FUND
$6,000GENERAL
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$5,500GENERAL
JEWISH UNITED FUND
GENERAL
LYNN SAGE CANCER RESEARCH FUND
$5,000GENERAL
HAWAII WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT
$2,500GENERAL
626 LANDMARK FOUNDATION
$2,000GENERAL
IMERMAN ANGELS
$2,000GENERAL
THE DEBBIE FRANK LEGACY FUND
$1,500GENERAL
SPECIAL CHILDRENS CHARITIES
$1,500GENERAL
GROUP FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING MENT
$1,500GENERAL
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON
$1,500GENERAL
Vestibular Disorders Association
$1,500GENERAL
MISERICORDIA FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL
THE WOMAN'S BOARD OF NW MEMORIAL HO
$1,000GENERAL
IL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS
$1,000GENERAL
FOLLY BEACH FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL
MALIBU BOARDRIDERS CLUB
$1,000GENERAL
LUNG CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$500GENERAL
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FAMILY RELATION
$300GENERAL
YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH
$85,000GENERAL
THE ERIKSON INSTITUTE
$25,000GENERAL
CERQUA RIVERA DANCE THEATRE
$13,500GENERAL
LYNN SAGE CANCER RESEARCH FUND
$5,000GENERAL
JEWISH UNITED FUND
$5,000GENERAL
VICERAL DANCE CHICAGO
$5,000GENERAL
HOLLYROD FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL
CHICAGO DANCE HEALTH FUND
$5,000GENERAL
GIORDANO DANCE
$3,000GENERAL
626 LANDMARK FOUNDATION
$2,000GENERAL
GROUP FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING MENT
$1,500GENERAL
THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE
$1,500GENERAL
THE NOURISH PROJECT
$1,500GENERAL
SPECIAL CHILDRENS CHARITIES
$1,500GENERAL
CHICAGO DANCE HISTORY PROJECT
$1,000GENERAL
RUTH PAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$1,000GENERAL
ASPEN VALLEY SKI SNOWBOARDING CLUB
$1,000GENERAL
MALIBU BOARDRIDERS CLUB
$1,000GENERAL
HOOP BUS INC
$1,000GENERAL
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WOMEN'S BOARD
$1,000GENERAL
EVANSTON CHAMBER OPERA COMPANY
$500GENERAL
Vestibular Disorders Association
$500GENERAL
HELLO BABY
$300GENERAL
YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH
$85,000GENERAL
ERIKSON INSTITUTE
$25,000GENERAL
CHICAGO DANCERS UNITED
$5,000GENERAL
JEWISH UNITED FUND
$5,000GENERAL