Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,000 | 6 | $946,070 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $55,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Florence C & Leo J Levy 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 Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Homefront | General support | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | General support | $8,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General support | $8,000 |
| Team Rubicon USA | General support | $8,000 |
| Boys Town | General support | $8,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne L Cooley
Questions people ask
Does Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne L Cooley (Trustee).
What does Florence C & Leo J Levy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.