Private foundation · EIN 95-4381108 · Beverly Hills, California

Levy Markus 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: 6 grants paid, $120K total, median $18K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$120K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beverly Hills Community FarmBeverly Hills, CAGeneral purpose of charitable organization$50K
Cedars SinaiLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose of charitable organization$20K
Jewish Agency for IsraelNew York, NYGeneral purpose of charitable organization$20K
Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PAGeneral purpose of charitable organization$15K
National Health Law Program IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose of charitable organization$10K
Drink Local Drink Tap IncCleveland, OHGeneral purpose of charitable organization$5,000

By state: California 3 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Levy Markus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, administered in care of Richard P Groll, 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.

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Does Levy Markus 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 Levy Markus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 6 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Levy Markus Foundation give?

California (3 grants), New York (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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