Leva Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leva Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $503,101 in 142 grants; the typical grant was $1,650 and the largest $60,000. 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$503,101
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$1,650
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $440,134 the year before.
61% of its 2025 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 | $388,033 | 137 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $440,134 | 159 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $503,101 | 142 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Leva Family 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 Leva Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 99 | $326,587 |
| New York | 12 | $94,519 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $28,035 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,603 |
| California | 8 | $14,600 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $5,800 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,436 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Religious, various services | $60,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services - Community Partners for Peace | Human services - violence prevention | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago - Chicago Fund for Safe & Peaceful Communities | Human services - violence prevention | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Food banks, food pantries | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Community support | $20,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic - Sponsor Spring Event | Legal aid services | $20,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Food banks, food pantries | $20,000 |
| Partners in Health | International healthcare | $20,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Healthcare | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | International support - israel | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Religious, various services | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Enterprises Next Level Exchange | Poverty | $10,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Education | $8,500 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Global hunger | $8,035 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - Lux Sponsor | Children services | $7,500 |
| Spark Ventures | International relief | $6,218 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Cancer support | $5,000 |
| Institute for Nonviolence Chicago | Community support - violence provention | $5,000 |
| JCFS Chicago | Social services | $5,000 |
| Josselyn | Social services / mental health | $5,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Community support | $5,000 |
| Magen David Adom | Emergency support - israel | $5,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Children services | $5,000 |
| Strides for Peace - Race Sponsor | Public, society benefit - multipurpose | $5,000 |
| Spark Ventures | International relief | $4,612 |
| College Bound Opportunities - Sponsor Summer Event | Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards | $4,500 |
| The Ark | Social services - seniors | $3,600 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards | $3,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Scholarships, student financial aid services, awards | $3,500 |
| JCC Camp Interlaken | General support | $3,500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Civil rights, social action | $3,500 |
| Village Enterprise | International relief | $3,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Children services | $3,138 |
| Gi Research Foundation - Golf Cart Sponsor | Digestive disease research | $3,100 |
| Hello Baby - Kroeschell Outing Sponsor | Social support | $3,012 |
| Center for Enriched Living (Cel) | Human services - disabilities | $2,900 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Cancer research - pancreatic | $2,844 |
| Gender Cool Project | Social support | $2,650 |
| BG Foundation - Event Sponsor Supporting Cel & Advanced Care | General support | $2,603 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Civil rights, social action | $2,597 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Leva
- Monette Leva
- Gregory Mann
Questions people ask
Does Leva Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leva Family Foundation give?
$503,101 in tax year 2025, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $1,650.
Who runs Leva Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Leva (President), Monette Leva (Secretary) and Gregory Mann (Director).
What does Leva Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and faith communities.