Private foundation · EIN 95-4663360 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howard and Irene Levine 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: 89 grants paid, $3.3M total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
89
$3.3M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 89 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Los Angeles Jewish Home for the AgingReseda, CATo establish the spiritual life program at fountainview gonda and terrace pavillion$1.0M
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CATo support the establishment of fchair in movement disorders; endowed movement disorders research fund.$1.0M
Mercy Housing CaliforniaSan Francisco, CATo support development and construction of the community center and gymnasium at the sunnydale hub; general operating support.$210K
Moishe HouseEncinitas, CAFor base in los angeles; to support moishe house los angeles - pico-robertson; general operating support$120K
Valley Beth ShalomEncino, CAFor rabbi nolan's discretionary funds; for rabbi feinstein's discretionary funds; general operating support.$107K
Camp Ramah in California IncEncino, CAGeneral operating support$100K
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North AmericaNew York, NYFor work in los angeles$60K
Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYTo support charitable purposes of standing together (51-5495067); to support chariable purposes of israel trauma coalition (58-0455491)$26K
Bernard Osher Marin Jewish Community CenterSan Rafael, CAJewish learning circle project$25K
Brothers for LifeSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$25K
Child Mind Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Congregation Rodef Sholom of MarinSan Rafael, CAJewish learning cirlce project and social justice initiative$25K
Israel 21cSan Francisco, CAPilot a two-year community resource and engagement plan$25K
Israel-America Academic ExchangeBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYGeneral operating support$25K
The Wende Museum of the Cold War IncCulver City, CARenovation of a new archival research space at the robin center for russian-speaking jewry.$25K
Venice Family ClinicLos Angeles, CAFor the community connection infant mental health programming.$25K
Union for Reform JudaismSanta Rosa, CATo support scholarships; annual fund$22K
Hebrew Free Loan Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$20K
Combat Campus Antisemitism FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$15K
Good People Fund IncMillburn, NJCharitable purposes of kaima organic farm$15K
The Louis D Brandeis Center IncWashington, DCGeneral operating support$15K
Brandeis Hillel Day School - MarinSan Rafael, CAAnnual fund$11K
Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CAAnnual fund$11K
American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJGeneral operating support$10K
American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Americans for Ben-Gurion University IncNew York, NYAnnual fund$10K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Chabad of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CAGeneral operating support$10K
City Harvest IncNew York, NYKosher initiative$10K
Israaid US IncPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CATo support staff development and appreciation$10K
Jvs SocialLos Angeles, CATo support staff development and appreciation$10K
Myriad USA IncNew York, NYCharitable purposes the taube center foundation in poland for jakub in ukraine$10K
San Francisco Food BankSan Francisco, CAAnnual fund$10K
Tawonga Jewish Community CorporationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$10K
T'ruahNew York, NYAnnual fund$10K
American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support / annual fund$9,500
Penn HillelPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating support$7,500
Jewish Community Relations Council of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAJewish coalition literacy; annual fund$7,000
Urban AdamahBerkeley, CAGeneral operating support$6,500
Jewish Community Center of the East BayBerkeley, CAScholarships$6,000
American Jewish Historical SocietyNew York, NYAnnual fund$5,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port HuenemeOxnard, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Congregation Shomrei TorahSanta Rosa, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Eden Housing IncHayward, CAAnnual fund$5,000
Elsie Allen High School FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Farm to PantryHealdsburg, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Healdsburg Shared MinistriesHealdsburg, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma CountyHealdsburg, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of ReligionCincinnati, OHAnnual fund$5,000
Ideagarden Institute IncHealdsburg, CACharitable activities of farmpreneurs$5,000
Jewish Community Free ClinicSanta Rosa, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Pacific UniversityForest Grove, ORTo support mfa in writing program's amy paterson fund for medical narratives.$5,000
Reach for HomeHealdsburg, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Scopa Has a DreamHealdsburg, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
SharsheretTeaneck, NJWest coast chapter support$5,000
Temple SholomGreenwich, CTGeneral operating support$5,000
The Kitchen SFSan Francisco, CAAnnual fund$5,000

By state: California 53 · New York 15 · New Jersey 3 · Washington 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Howard and Irene Levine Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Howard Levine, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Howard and Irene Levine 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 Howard and Irene Levine Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.3M across 89 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Howard and Irene Levine Family Foundation give?

California (53 grants), New York (15 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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