Levi Strauss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Levi Strauss Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $10.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $29,096 and the largest $7.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$10.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$29,096
- Largest grant$7.9 million
- Assets$80.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2023 was up from $9.2 million the year before.
57% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.2 million | 71 | $73.5 million |
| 2023 | $10.3 million | 10 | $80.5 million |
How to apply
Levi Strauss Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Levi Strauss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $1.2 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $7.9 million |
| California | 6 | $113,783 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | General operating support | $7.9 million |
| Uk Online Giving Foundation | General operating suppory | $1.1 million |
| Standup Movement Lanka | General operating support to advance the rights of apparel workers and in sri lanka. | $120,000 |
| Lemonada Media Inc | Project support for podcast on democracy. | $75,000 |
| Manaus Consulting | Project related expense (pre) to advance new frontiers in worker well-being and document best practices and innovative approaches throughout the industry. | $30,063 |
| Manaus Consulting | Pre for wwb | $28,130 |
| Lightbox Collaborative | Worker well-being strategy grant | $21,000 |
| McE Social Capital | Mce capital 2023 guarantor contribution, loan losses | $13,730 |
| Manaus Consulting | Pre to reframe wwb research for brand audiences - added scope | $12,410 |
| McE Social Capital | Mce capital 2024 guarantor contribution, loan losses | $8,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer C Haas
- Daniel Geballe
- David Jedrzejek
- Fatima Angeles
- Eduardo Zanatti
- Michelle Gass
- Edgar Bedolla
- Mark Foxton
- Elise Haas
- Peter Haas Jr
- Tracy Laney
- Zaineb de Souza
- Anna Walker
- Meryl Friedman
- Kim Almeida
Questions people ask
Does Levi Strauss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Levi Strauss Foundation give?
$10.3 million in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $29,096.
Who runs Levi Strauss Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jennifer C Haas (President), Daniel Geballe (Vice-President), David Jedrzejek (Vice-President) and Fatima Angeles (Secretary/Executive Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Levi Strauss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.