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Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust

Preselected recipients only Orange, Connecticut · EIN 826689237

Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Orange, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,408 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $75,481 the year before.

43% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,48136$250,112
2024$114,40838$257,345

How to apply

Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut36$113,908
District of Columbia1$250
New York1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 38 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Anti Defamation League
Bridgeport, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$25,000
Jewish Federation-New Haven
Woodbridge, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$25,000
Jeewish Community Center
Woodbridge, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$20,000
Jewish Federation-New Haven
Woodbridge, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$5,000
Southern CT Hebrew Academy
Orange, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$5,000
Yale- Discovery to Cure
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$5,000
St Martin de Porres Academy
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$4,500
Southern CT Hebrew Academy
Orange, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$4,000
FOOD2KIDZ
Milford, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$2,500
Jewish Federation-Pj Library
Woodbridge, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$2,500
Temple Beth Sholom
Hamden, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,833
Congregation Beth Israel
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,800
Chabad of Orange
Orange, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
Fbi New Haven Citizens Acad Assc
North Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
FOOD2KIDZ
Milford, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
Life Haven
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
Sabina Dolan Trust
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
St Martin de Porres Academy
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven
Orange, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
Yale- Discovery to Cure
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$1,000
Chapel Haven
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$500
Diaper Bank
North Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$500
Sabina Dolan Trust
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$500
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven
Orange, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$500
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$300
Lustgarten Foundation
Woodbury, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$250
Masonic Care
Wallingford, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$250
Megan David Adom Ambulance
New York, NY
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$250
St Mary School
Milford, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$250
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$250
FOOD2KIDZ
Milford, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$200
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$125
Orange Historical Society
Orange, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$100
Tommy Fund
New Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$100
Fbi New Haven Citizens Acad Assc
North Haven, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$65
Sacred Heart Acad
Hamden, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$50
Temple Beth Sholom
Hamden, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$50
Wildemere Beach Association
Milford, CT
For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes.$35

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust give?

$114,408 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Dr John S Levy (Trustee).

What does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.

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