Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $243,850 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $154,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$243,850
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$154,100
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $394,333 the year before.
27% 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 | $449,333 | 36 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $394,333 | 28 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $243,850 | 26 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles B Lebovitz 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 855-0001 |
| What to submit | A letter should be submitted outlining the need for funds |
What Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $220,750 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $7,750 |
| Georgia | 7 | $5,200 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,600 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga | To support annual campaign | $154,100 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | To support the expansion of facing history in hamilton county, tennessee | $40,500 |
| B'nai Zion Congregation | To support a public charity | $16,750 |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | To support a public charity | $7,500 |
| Bayit Brigade America | To support a public charity. | $2,750 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | To provide financial & social services | $2,500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | To support a public charity | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | To support a public charity. | $2,500 |
| Tocqueville Society of United Way Worldwide | To support a public charity. | $2,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | To support a public charity | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services of Greater Boston | To support the expansion of the alzheimer's/related disorders family support program | $1,500 |
| Congregation or Atid | To support a religious organization | $1,100 |
| Ald Connect | To support a public charity | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | To provide finanical and social services | $1,000 |
| Temple Sinai Inc | To support a religious organization | $1,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Chattanooga | To support a public charity. | $900 |
| American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund | To support a public charity | $500 |
| Community Assistance Center | To support a public charity | $500 |
| Hunter Museum of Art | Educational & cultural | $500 |
| JDC | To support a public charity | $500 |
| Marietta High School Alumni & Friends Foundation | Educational and cultural | $500 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta | To support public charity | $500 |
| Tennessee Aquarium | To support a public charity | $500 |
| Maccabi USA | To support annual campaign | $300 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | To support a public charity. | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | To support a public charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles B Lebovitz
- Faye L Peterken
- Alan Cates
- Stephen Lebovitz
- Michael Lebovitz
- Alan Lebovitz
- Beth Lebovitz Backer
Questions people ask
Does Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust give?
$243,850 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles B Lebovitz (Trustee), Faye L Peterken (Trustee), Alan Cates (Trustee) and Stephen Lebovitz (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and human services.