The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,350 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$165,350
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,600 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $135,616 | 21 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $140,600 | 19 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $165,350 | 21 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc 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 Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $120,600 |
| New York | 3 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Temple Law School | Educational | $20,000 |
| Hatzalah of Israel | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Penn Medicine - Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Autism Science Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Kevin P Supka Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Thorncroft | Charitable | $7,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Medical Center | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Lifepath Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life Transplant House | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Home-Hias Pennsylvania | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Main Line Reform Temple | Religious | $2,500 |
| The American Kidney Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jchai | Charitable | $500 |
| Amyloidosis Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Abramson Cancer Center-Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Levin
- Dawn Schwab
- Rebecca Schwam
Questions people ask
Does The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc give?
$165,350 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Levin (President, Trustee), Dawn Schwab (Vice President, Trustee) and Rebecca Schwam (Secretary/Treasurer, Trustee).
What does The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.