Private foundation · EIN 83-2828347 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Levatus Charitable Trust

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, $132K total, median $7,500. 63% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$132K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in DC
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTTo further the charitable purposes$20K
Inspired ChildWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$15K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYTo further the charitable purposes$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo further the charitable purposes$10K
Best KidsWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$7,500
College BoundWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$7,500
Foundation for the Enhancement and Enrichment of LifePompano Beach, FLTo further the charitable purposes$7,500
Generation HopeWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$7,500
Lifepieces to MasterpiecesWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$7,500
The Fishing SchoolWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$7,500
Free the SlavesWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$5,000
Jamhour Alumni USClark, NJTo further the charitable purposes$5,000
Project CreateWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$5,000
Shout Mouse PressWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$5,000
Sidwell Friends SchoolWhite Plains, NYTo further the charitable purposes$5,000
The Harvard ClubWashington, DCTo further the charitable purposes$1,500

By state: District of Columbia 10 · New York 3 · Connecticut 1 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Levatus Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Cibc, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Levatus Charitable Trust 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 Levatus Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $132K across 16 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Levatus Charitable Trust give?

District of Columbia (10 grants), New York (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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