The Leon Levy Center for Biography, established in 2007, is a hub for writers, scholars, students, teachers, and readers of biography. Our center fosters connections between independent and university-affiliated biographers across disciplines, creating a vibrant community dedicated to the art and craft of biography.

Our Impact: Over the years, the Leon Levy Center has made significant contributions to the field of biography. We have hosted renowned authors, organized thought-provoking conferences, and supported groundbreaking research. Our commitment to excellence has led to the publication of numerous award-winning biographies, enriching the public’s understanding of the lives of notable figures and history-makers.

The Leon Levy Foundation has committed to a transformative gift of $10 million to permanently endow the center and a challenge to raise an additional $5 million, which will be matched as part of our endowment campaign. This is an opportunity to secure the future of the center and ensure its growth as a vital resource for biography readers, practitioners, and all of us who seek to better understand our world through the lived experience of others.

A gift today will double your impact. Please join us in writing the next chapter of the Leon Levy Center for Biography.

For more information on how you can help support the Leon Levy Center for Biography through a named fellowship, prize or other gift, please contact Tara Mcdonnell in the Office of Institutional Advancement at 212.817.7141.