The Levant Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Levant Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $48,486 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$48,486
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$181,384
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $3.4 million | 16 | $181,818 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 8 | $181,384 |
How to apply
The Levant 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Levant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $38,177 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $484,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $63,795 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Educational program | $500,000 |
| American Foundation for St George Hospital Inc | General support | $484,000 |
| Queen Rania Foundation for Edu & Dev - USA | Educational programs | $100,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | General Support | $58,795 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $38,177 |
| Kuwait - America Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Art League Houston | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- gregory keever
- John Howland
- Michelle Upton
- Deb Loscuito
- Marie Vajdak
Questions people ask
Does The Levant Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Levant Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $48,486.
Who runs The Levant Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists gregory keever (Chair, Director & President), John Howland (Director), Michelle Upton (Director) and Deb Loscuito (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Levant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.