Private foundation · EIN 95-6099164 · Albany, California

Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson 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: 40 grants paid, $286K total, median $5,000. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$286K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Early Intervention on DeafnessBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$20K
The Committee to Protect JournalistsNew York, NYGeneral purpose$20K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral purpose$20K
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCGeneral purpose$20K
Insight HousingBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$18K
UCLALos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$15K
Creative Growth Art CenterOakland, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Making Waves FoundationRichmond, CAGeneral purpose$10K
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Stiles Hall Tutor & Mentor ProgramBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$10K
West Coast Childrens ClinicOakland, CAGeneral purpose$10K
YMCA of the East BayBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$10K
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$8,000
Montana Trout UnlimitedMissoula, MTGeneral purpose$8,000
Plough Shares FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$8,000
East Bay Regional Parks FoundationCastro Valley, CAGeneral purpose$8,000
United Negro College FundWashington, DCGeneral purpose$6,000
Borneo ProjectBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Compassion & ChoicesEtna, NHGeneral purpose$5,000
Dorothy Day HouseBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Eb Center for the Performing ArtsRichmond, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Sonoma County Regional ParksSanta Rosa, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Through the Looking GlassBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
UC Davis Center for CompaDavis, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Youth UprisingOakland, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Friends of Berkeley AnimalBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$4,000
CASA of Alameda CountySan Leandro, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Center for Independent Living SF Bay AreaBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Covenant House CaliforniaOakland, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Disability Rights Education Defense FundBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Downtown StreetsSan Jose, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Holter Museum of ArtHelena, MTGeneral purpose$3,000
Community Alliance for Special EdSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$2,000
Eden People PlanetMurrieta, CAGeneral purpose$2,000
New Century Chamber OrchestraSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$2,000
Plant to PlateRichmond, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
The Bread ProjectBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
Adaptive Learning CenterConcord, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
Bodega Fire FoundationBodega Bay, CAGeneral purpose$500

By state: California 33 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 1 · Montana 2 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, California, administered in care of Loma Verde Properties LLC, tax-exempt since 1959. 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 Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson 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 Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $286K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson Foundation give?

California (33 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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