Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People
Accepts applications
Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $750,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$750,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$25.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $670,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $670,000 | 12 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 13 | $25.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurie Levit 211 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 458-8008 |
| What to submit | By formal letter |
| 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. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $450,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $175,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Alliance | General purpose of charity | $150,000 |
| Rainforest Flow | General purpose of charity | $140,000 |
| Fos Feminista | General purpose of charity | $75,000 |
| Oxfam America | General purpose of charity | $75,000 |
| All Hearts and Hands Smart Response | General purpose of charity | $50,000 |
| Pathfinder International | General purpose of charity | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood | General purpose of charity | $50,000 |
| School on Wheels | General purpose of charity | $50,000 |
| Upward Bound House | General purpose of charity | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Food Bank | General purpose of charity | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief | General purpose of charity | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica | General purpose of charity | $10,000 |
| Casa Serena | General purpose of charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Levit
Questions people ask
Does Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People give?
$750,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Dora Freedman Levit Fund for People?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie Levit (Dir & VP).