Private foundation · EIN 26-2038890 · Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Le Vine Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $335K total, median $10K. 88% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$335K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chester County Food BankExton, PAFood insecurity$53K
Carpenters' CompanyPhiladelphia, PAYouth history program$50K
Elevate215Philadelphia, PAAdvance education phila. district$50K
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAHomeless programs$50K
Philadelphia Financial ScholarsPhiladelphia, PAYouth financial literacy program$30K
Schoodic InstituteWinter Harbor, MEScience and community programs$20K
Longwood Gardens IncKennett Square, PAHorticulture programs$10K
Museum of the American RevolutionPhiladelphia, PAHistory education$10K
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PAConservation and biodiversity$10K
SquashsmartsPhiladelphia, PAScholarship and general operating support$10K
Independence Mission SchoolsPhiladelphia, PAScholarship - supplemental programs$10K
MusicworksHavertown, PAMusic therapy services for kids with deveolpmental challenges$10K
Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MAGeneral operating support$7,500
Episcopal AcademyNewtown Square, PAScholarship$5,000
Springside Chestnut Hill AcademyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$5,000
Williamson College of the TradesMedia, PAScholarship and general operating support$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 14 · Maine 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Le Vine Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, administered in care of D Christopher Le Vine, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Le Vine Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Le Vine Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $335K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Le Vine Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (14 grants), Maine (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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