Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 91 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$199 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $2.9 million | 139 | $170 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 91 | $199 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Sharon Yazowski 1910 W Sunset Blvd Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90026 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 201-6100 |
| What to submit | In-writing |
What Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 35 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $673,300 |
| Texas | 3 | $257,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $100,000 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $90,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $90,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton | Community programming support | $250,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver | Community programming support | $250,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion City of Angels | Community programming support | $238,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Arlington | Community programming support | $225,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks | Community programming support | $200,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Shell Sioux Falls | Community programming support | $200,000 |
| Imagine Los Angeles Inc | Community programming support | $65,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion San Jose | Community programming support | $60,000 |
| My Friend's Place | Community programming support | $50,000 |
| International Latino Cultural Center | Community programming support | $40,000 |
| Catamount Film & Arts Co | Community programming support | $35,000 |
| Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission Inc | Community programming support | $35,000 |
| 646 Downtown | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Allegany Arts Council | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Arts and Cultural Alliance of St Lucie | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Black Belt Community Foundation | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Brewery Arts Center | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Cityfest Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Colusa County Arts Council | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Cowan Community Action Group Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Create Portage County Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Creative Waco | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Csun Foundation | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Discover Downtown Middlesboro Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Earlham Chicks With Checks Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| First Friday Berea | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Galva Arts Council Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Hana Arts | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Jazz on Wheels | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Jefferson County Parks and Recreation | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Main Street Batesville Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Marion Cultural Alliance Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Neighborworks Blackstone River Valley | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| On Broadway Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Rise Chattanooga | Community programming support | $30,000 |
| Scissortail Productions Inc | Community programming support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John McNamara
- Kathy Eberly Ovitt
- Larry Chaifetz
- Pasy Wang
- Peter E Levitt
- Sharon Yazowski
- Helen Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John McNamara (Director), Kathy Eberly Ovitt (Director / Co-Chair), Larry Chaifetz (Director) and Pasy Wang (Director/Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and environment and conservation.