The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
74% 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 | $4.1 million | 15 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 31 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Levy Co Mgo LLP 445 Broadhollow Rd Suite 319, Melville, NY 11747 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 409-5000 |
What The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $3.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $710,000 |
| California | 1 | $650,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $604,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rockefeller University | Charitable | $2.6 million |
| Acta Foundation | Charitable | $650,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Charitable | $650,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Charitable | $500,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $250,000 |
| The Palm Beach Synagogue | Charitable | $72,000 |
| Juilliard School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Manhattan Institute | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Hudson Institute | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundations | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Daniel W Offit Fund to Fight Glioblastoma | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewesh Institute for National Security of America (Jinsa) | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Tikwag Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shifa Medical Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| B'nai Birth International | Charitable | $8,300 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Palm Beach Freedom Institute | Charitable | $5,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wa Federation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Martha's Vineyard | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Parkinson Research | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ny Historical Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Afmo | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Levy
- Karen Levy
Questions people ask
Does The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Levy (Trustee) and Karen Levy (Treasurer).
What does The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.