Levin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Levin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dayton, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $870,263 in 142 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$870,263
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$25.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $807,908 the year before.
53% 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 | $807,908 | 149 | $22.4 million |
| 2024 | $870,263 | 142 | $25.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Levin 7812 McEwen Road Ste 100, Dayton, OH 45459 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (937) 223-1669 |
| What to submit | Obtain a grant application. Submit with narrative description of how the funds will be used and attach financial information (audited statements, form 990 project budget) and IRS determination letter. Refer to the grant application for a detailed description of these requirements. Preference is given to applications for funds that will be used for operating expenses, special projects and building improvements. |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to organizations in the dayton/montgomery county Ohio area. Our primary focus is on social services and education with particular emphasis on the homeless, the hungry, the medically underserved, children and women at risk. Cultural arts organizations and other non profit organizations are also considered. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Levin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 133 | $819,996 |
| Florida | 5 | $40,947 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $320 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sicsa | General funding | $100,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General funding | $85,000 |
| Homefull | General funding | $50,000 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Dayton | General funding | $50,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | General funding | $25,000 |
| St Vincent's Depaul | General funding | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General funding | $15,000 |
| Miami Valley Meals | General funding | $15,000 |
| Senior Resource Center | General funding | $15,000 |
| Planed Parenthood | General funding | $15,000 |
| Osu Foundation | General funding | $15,000 |
| Clothes That Work | General funding | $10,000 |
| Covenant at Sugar Grove | General funding | $10,000 |
| Hillel Academy | General funding | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton | General funding | $10,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | General funding | $10,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | General funding | $10,000 |
| YWCA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Daybreak | General funding | $10,000 |
| Human Race Theatre | General funding | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | General funding | $10,000 |
| Artemis Center | General funding | $8,000 |
| Dayton Area Diabetes Association | General funding | $8,000 |
| Crayons to Classrooms | General funding | $7,500 |
| Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity | General funding | $7,500 |
| Maple Tree Cancer Alliance | General funding | $7,500 |
| YMCA | General funding | $7,500 |
| Agape for Youth Inc | General funding | $6,500 |
| House of Bread | General funding | $5,508 |
| Temple Beth or | General funding | $5,300 |
| 4PAWS for Ability | General funding | $5,000 |
| Affecting Community Transformation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley | General funding | $5,000 |
| Aullwood | General funding | $5,000 |
| Beth Abraham Synagogue | General funding | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | General funding | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Search and Rescue Dogs | General funding | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Search and Rescue Dogs | General funding | $5,000 |
| Community Alternative Support Services | General funding | $5,000 |
| Cross Over Community Development | General funding | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacob A Myers
- Ryan Levin
- Karen Levin
- Howard Michaels
- Al Leland
Questions people ask
Does Levin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Levin Family Foundation give?
$870,263 in tax year 2024, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Levin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacob A Myers (Administrator-Sam Levin Fu), Ryan Levin (Trustee), Karen Levin (Executive Director/Secreta) and Howard Michaels (President/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Levin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, faith communities and arts and culture.