How to apply
By formal letter Contact: Laurie Levit, 211 15th Street, Santa Monica, Ca, 3104588008 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Established for aid of religious, charitable, educational or scientific purposes which are wholly of a public & non-profit nature. The decision of how to accompolish this purpose is left up to the directors.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CA | General purpose of charity | $150K |
| Rainforest FlowValencia, CA | General purpose of charity | $140K |
| Fos FeministaWashington, DC | General purpose of charity | $75K |
| Oxfam AmericaBoston, MA | General purpose of charity | $75K |
| All Hearts and Hands Smart ResponseMattapoisett, MA | General purpose of charity | $50K |
| Pathfinder InternationalWatertown, MA | General purpose of charity | $50K |
| Rocky Mountain Planned ParenthoodDenver, CO | General purpose of charity | $50K |
| School on WheelsVentura, CA | General purpose of charity | $50K |
| Upward Bound HouseSanta Monica, CA | General purpose of charity | $50K |
| Los Angeles Food BankLos Angeles, CA | General purpose of charity | $25K |
| Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA | General purpose of charity | $20K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa MonicaSanta Monica, CA | General purpose of charity | $10K |
| CASA SerenaSanta Barbara, CA | General purpose of charity | $5,000 |
By state: California 8 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of George Levit, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. By formal letter Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $750K across 13 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People give?
California (8 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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