Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Orange, Connecticut. It makes contributions to charitable organizations for charitable purposes.
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust gave $114K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,408
- +51.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,011
- +43.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $255,623
- +39.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 179 Sunrise Hill Circle, Orange, CT 06477
Phone: (203) 285-8545
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation-New Haven ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 157 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 756% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League Bridgeport, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation-New Haven Woodbridge, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $25,000 |
| Jeewish Community Center Woodbridge, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation-New Haven Woodbridge, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Southern CT Hebrew Academy Orange, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Yale- Discovery to Cure New Haven, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| St Martin De Porres Academy New Haven, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $4,500 |
| Southern CT Hebrew Academy Orange, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $4,000 |
| FOOD2KIDZ Milford, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation-PJ Library Woodbridge, CT | For the use by the charitable organization for charitable purposes. | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,623 | $194,408 | $122,668 | $114,408 | 38 | $114,408 | $84,408 | $15,139 |
| 2023 | $183,883 | $41,466 | $81,115 | $75,481 | 36 | $75,481 | $36,364 | $12,980 |
| 2022 | $223,532 | $39,924 | $69,581 | $63,985 | 28 | $63,985 | $35,078 | $16,723 |
| 2021 | $253,189 | $55,516 | $82,479 | $80,082 | 31 | $80,082 | $53,119 | $18,982 |
| 2020 | $280,153 | $17,440 | $59,424 | $59,354 | 24 | — | $12,370 | $18,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes grants as being for charitable purposes but does not state a separate foundation mission or specific funding priorities. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as St Martin de Porres Academy Inc. The academy describes itself as a faith-based, tuition-free school serving underserved children from low-income families in the New Haven area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $114,408. Grants ranged from $35 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to the Anti Defamation League in Bridgeport and $25,000 to Jewish Federation-New Haven in Woodbridge. Other grants included $20,000 to Jeewish Community Center in Woodbridge, $5,000 to Southern CT Hebrew Academy in Orange, and $4,500 to St Martin de Porres Academy in New Haven. St Martin de Porres Academy also reported receiving a separate $1,000 grant in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr John S Levy as trustee.
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust is led by John S. Levy, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John S. Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust
How much does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust give each year?
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust gave $114K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 36 grants.
What is Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,011, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust give grants?
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (12 grants), Orange, CT (6 grants), Milford, CT (5 grants) and Woodbridge, CT (4 grants).
Does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation-New Haven ($30,000 across 2 grants), Anti Defamation League ($25,000) and Jeewish Community Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust?
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust reported $256K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust fund?
The filing describes grants as being for charitable purposes but does not state a separate foundation mission or specific funding priorities. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as St Martin de Porres Academy Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's EIN?
Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6689237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Dr John S Levy Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dr-john-s-levy-foundation-trust-morg_8191efe30f8e4ad0a4991a5471924851
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