Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2026, it reported 31 grants totaling $414,750 to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in college readiness, performing arts, education, and research.
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable at a glance
In short: Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable gave $415K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), top state Florida. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $414,750
- +21.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,379
- +33.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,896,825
- -4.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Eag Llc 733 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 891-6046
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation ($170K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $383K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 142 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 44% to recipients in New York. California received 6% of grant dollars, while Georgia and New Jersey each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2023) to $415K (2026). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Bound for College Inc Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $70,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Uf Fixel Institute Advancement Fund Gainesville, FL | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Boca West Children's Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| EDA & Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $14,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $12,500 |
| Holiday Hoops Inc North Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for the Donees Tax-Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,896,825 | $271,875 | $513,284 | $414,750 | 31 | $414,750 | $194,788 | $372,456 |
| 2025 | $5,141,503 | $847,235 | $420,684 | $341,050 | 34 | $345,355 | $772,266 | $339,181 |
| 2024 | $4,714,952 | $-88,810 | $363,210 | $301,530 | 26 | $303,452 | $23,248 | $270,901 |
| 2023 | $5,141,986 | $-56,063 | $342,193 | $285,175 | 24 | $57,018 | — | — |
| 2022 | $5,540,245 | $4,825,291 | $402,375 | $350,812 | 27 | $51,563 | $133,682 | — |
| 2021 | $1,117,328 | $522,427 | $312,274 | $300,000 | 9 | — | $282,229 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable reported a distributable amount of $372K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Bound For College Inc. says it provides college-readiness resources to motivated low-income students. Boca West Children’s Foundation says it aids at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. Rock and Soul Forever describes its TeachRock initiative as a free, interdisciplinary arts curriculum for K–12 students.
Other 2026 recipients included UCLA Foundation, which describes itself as the giving, receiving, and investing arm of the UCLA campus, and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, which says it presents performing artists and companies and fosters arts education in Palm Beach County.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $414,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the larger grants were $100,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, $70,000 to Bound For College Inc., $50,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, $50,000 to the UF Fixel Institute Advancement Fund, and $30,000 to Boca West Children’s Foundation. The listed grants were described as unrestricted contributions for the recipients’ tax-exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists James A. Levy as secretary and Matthew Levy as president.
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable is led by Matthew Levy, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Matthew Levy
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Levy
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William F Sullivan (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable
How much does Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable give each year?
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable gave $415K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $341K across 34 grants.
What is Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's typical grant size?
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,379, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable give grants?
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (44%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Delray Beach, FL (2 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's largest grantees?
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation ($170,000 across 5 grants), Bound for College Inc ($75,000 across 2 grants) and Uf Fixel Institute Advancement Fund ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable?
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $415K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $372K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Bound For College Inc. says it provides college-readiness resources to motivated low-income students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's EIN?
Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4171755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Edwin and Carolyn Levy Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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