The Sharon Levine Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sharon Levine Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$16.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
56% 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 | $2.0 million | 19 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 18 | $16.9 million |
How to apply
The Sharon Levine 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 Sharon Levine Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $1.8 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $42,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $1.0 million |
| Young Men and Young Womens Hebrew Association | General support | $250,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $200,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | General support | $100,000 |
| American Committee of the Weitzmann Institute for Science | General support | $100,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Ukranian Relief | General support | $66,094 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of Ny | General support | $50,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | General support | $37,500 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $25,000 |
| The Dwight School Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Troopers Association Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Warrior Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Windward School | General support | $1,500 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Women Make Movies | General support | $1,000 |
| Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon M Elghanayan
Questions people ask
Does The Sharon Levine Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sharon Levine Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Sharon Levine Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon M Elghanayan (Trustee).
What does The Sharon Levine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.