Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $285,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$285,000
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 42 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 51 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Angevine 2 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 237-5551 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 30 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 5 | $94,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $67,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | General support | $285,000 |
| Jhu Berman Institute of Bioethics | General support | $280,000 |
| Jhu Peabody Institute | General support | $256,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $75,000 |
| Associated Jewish Community of Baltimore | General support | $75,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | General support | $50,000 |
| ACLU of National Capital Area | General support | $50,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | General support | $30,000 |
| Living Classroom Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | General support | $21,000 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland | General support | $13,000 |
| Tacf | General support | $12,500 |
| The New School | General support | $12,000 |
| Park School of Baltimore | General support | $12,000 |
| Conservation International | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Exp | General support | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $6,000 |
| Inst for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies | General support | $6,000 |
| Baltimore Center Stage | General support | $5,000 |
| Marlboro School of Music | General support | $5,000 |
| Boston University | General operating | $5,000 |
| US Lacrosse Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Walter Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Maryland SPCA | General support | $5,000 |
| American University | General support | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Reason Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends School of Baltimore | General support | $4,000 |
| Shriver Hall Concert Series | General support | $3,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Montefiore Headache Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine | General support | $3,000 |
| FD Atlantic City Free Public Library | General operating | $3,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance | General support | $3,000 |
| Maryland Science Center | General support | $3,000 |
| National Aquarium | General support | $3,000 |
| Creative Alliance | General support | $3,000 |
| Verde Valley School | General support | $3,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra L Gerstung
- Dr Alexander H Levi
- Richard H Levi
- Karen Weinstein
- Brett Sirota
- Adrienne Levi Esquire
- Susan Perry
- Victory Levi
- Jessica Levi
- Adam Levi
Questions people ask
Does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra L Gerstung (President & Director), Dr Alexander H Levi (Vice President & Director), Richard H Levi (Vice President/Treasurer & Director) and Karen Weinstein (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.