Private foundation · EIN 36-3329401 · Glenview, Illinois

Donald Levin 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: 13 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $125K. 31% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$3.9M
Median grant
$125K
Stays in IL
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$63M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of Magen David AdomNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$1.1M
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYUnrestricted$1.0M
Pacc 911Phoenix, AZUnrestricted$600K
Love Them AllUpland, CAUnrestricted$350K
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeBoston, MAUnrestricted$300K
Mayo ClinicPhoenix, AZUnrestricted$250K
Saving Paws Rescue AzPhoeniz, AZUnrestricted$125K
Learn Charter School NetworkChicago, ILUnrestricted$77K
Alone No More Dog Rescue IncApache Junction, AZUnrestricted$55K
Orphans of the Storm Animal ShelterDeerfield, ILUnrestricted$50K
Cochise Canine RescuePomerene, AZUnrestricted$25K
Dogtree Pines Senior Pet SanctuaryPrescott, AZUnrestricted$25K
Chicago FilmmakersChicago, ILUnrestricted$25K

By state: Illinois 4 · Arizona 6 · New York 1 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Donald Levin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glenview, Illinois, administered in care of Donald Levin, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Donald Levin 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 Donald Levin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.9M across 13 grants, a median of $125K.

Where does Donald Levin Family Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Arizona (6 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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