Levine Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Levine Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,505 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,070. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,505
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,070
- Assets$468,888
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,028 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,365 | 15 | $495,575 |
| 2024 | $26,028 | 16 | $497,908 |
| 2025 | $25,505 | 17 | $468,888 |
How to apply
Levine Family Charitable 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.
What Levine Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $21,355 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Ramat Zion | General support | $6,070 |
| LAVC Foundation | General support | $2,550 |
| Pacific Battleship Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Seedhouse Project | General support | $2,150 |
| Project Worthmore | General support | $1,650 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General support | $1,500 |
| San Fernando Valley Refugee Childrens Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | General support | $1,500 |
| American Southwest Railway Association | General support | $1,000 |
| California Science Center | General support | $1,000 |
| EarthEcho International | General upport | $1,000 |
| The Guardianorg Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Valey Beth Shalom | General support | $1,000 |
| International Council of Museums | General support | $500 |
| Discovery Cube | General support | $425 |
| Encino Presbyterian Church | General support | $120 |
| American Legion Post 43 | General support | $40 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Levine
- Louis Levine
- Wendy Mertan
- Howard Levine
Questions people ask
Does Levine Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Levine Family Charitable Foundation give?
$25,505 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Levine Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn Levine (President), Louis Levine (Vice President), Wendy Mertan (Secretary) and Howard Levine (Treasurer).
What does Levine Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and arts and culture.