Levatus Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Levatus Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$131,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $166,500 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $55,000 | 8 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $166,500 | 15 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $131,500 | 16 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Levatus Charitable 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.
What Levatus Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 10 | $69,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children | To further the charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Inspired Child | To further the charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To further the charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further the charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Best Kids | To further the charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| College Bound | To further the charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Foundation for the Enhancement and Enrichment of Life | To further the charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Generation Hope | To further the charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Lifepieces to Masterpieces | To further the charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| The Fishing School | To further the charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Free the Slaves | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jamhour Alumni US | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Project Create | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Shout Mouse Press | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | To further the charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Harvard Club | To further the charitable purposes | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Franka E Jordan
Questions people ask
Does Levatus Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Levatus Charitable Trust give?
$131,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Levatus Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Franka E Jordan (Trustee).
What does Levatus Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.