The Bar-Levav Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bar-Levav Family Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $394,350 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,200 and the largest $63,500. 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$394,350
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,200
- Largest grant$63,500
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $323,710 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $385,680 | 52 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $311,260 | 48 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $323,710 | 44 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $394,350 | 49 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
The Bar-Levav 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 The Bar-Levav Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $143,200 |
| Maryland | 5 | $99,100 |
| Michigan | 15 | $81,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,250 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York | Support jewish community services, education, and israel-related causes | $63,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Support jewish community services, education, security, and israel-related programs | $48,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | Support jewish community services, education, welfare, and israel-related programs | $47,000 |
| Kol Shalom | Support jewish worship, learning, community, and social action | $30,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Combat antisemitism | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Support civil rights law | $25,000 |
| Masorti Foundation | Support pluralistic, traditional judaism in israel | $18,000 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association | Support free, dignified traditional jewish burials | $13,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Michigan | Support projects and programs benefiting the land and people of israel | $12,000 |
| Individual | $11,800 | |
| Adama Foundation | Supports jewish environmental education, leadership development and climate activism | $10,250 |
| American Friends of Natal | Support natal - an organization providing mental health services for individuals and communities in israel affected by war and terrorism | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Darchei Avot | Support soldiers, at-risk teens, and wounded-soldier rehabilitation | $9,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Combat antisemitism globally and supports jewish unity and community protection | $7,200 |
| Compassion & Choices | Support end-of-life advocacy, education, and care planning | $6,000 |
| The Den Collective | Support jewish community, learning, belonging, and inclusive spiritual connection | $6,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Support inclusive jewish worship, learning, and community | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit | Support jewish education, worship, and community programming | $4,500 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | Support jewish college student community and engagement | $4,500 |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | Supports pluralistic jewish and general education for children | $2,500 |
| Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network | Support jewish end-of-life care and family support | $2,500 |
| Msu Hillel | Support religious programming | $2,500 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Support higher education | $2,500 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel | Support synagogue religious services, education, and community programs | $2,250 |
| Friends of Duvdevan | Support duvdevan soldiers and veterans through education and recovery | $2,200 |
| American Friends of Ogen | Support ogen - an organization providing low interest loans and financial education in israel | $2,000 |
| Congregation Shaarey Zedek | Support synagogue life, learning, and community engagement | $2,000 |
| Hillel Day School | Support jewish and general education for children | $1,800 |
| Jewish Resource Center at the University of Michigan | Supports jewish student learning, community, and leadership | $1,800 |
| Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit | Support senior housing, care, and community services | $1,800 |
| Rohr Chabad House at Vanderbilt University | Support jewish student organization | $1,800 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | Support jewish student life, education, and campus community at michigan | $1,800 |
| Mabua (Via Pef Israel Endowment Funds) | Support jewish learning and community building for young adults in israel across the religious spectrum | $1,500 |
| Yad Ezra | Support kosher food for jewish families facing food insecurity | $1,300 |
| American Physicians Fellowship for Medicine in Israel | Support medical education, research, and healthcare in israel | $1,000 |
| Rohr Chabad House of University of Wisconsin | Support jewish student life, learning, and community at university of wisconsin | $1,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | Support pro-israel advocacy, education, and combating antisemitism | $1,000 |
| Brandeis University | Support higher education | $500 |
| Charity Navigator | Support charity ratings and informed philanthropic decision-making | $500 |
| Great Octave Foundation | Support therapists using sound based meditation, trauma healing, and spiritual wellbeing | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Doron Bar-Levav
- Ilana Bar-Levav
- Leora Bar-Levav
- Ariel Fogel
- Pamela Torraco
- Roberta Bar-Levav
- David Fogel
- Amir Fogel
- Daniel Edelson
- Rina Edelson
Questions people ask
Does The Bar-Levav Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bar-Levav Family Foundation give?
$394,350 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,200.
Who runs The Bar-Levav Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Doron Bar-Levav (Co-Treasurer), Ilana Bar-Levav (Co-Treasurer), Leora Bar-Levav (President) and Ariel Fogel (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Bar-Levav Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.