Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Baltimore cultural institutions, a bioethics institute, Jewish organizations, and civil-liberties and community organizations.
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,337,000
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,216
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,774,855
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (81% 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 Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing to Linda Angevine. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Angevine
Mailing address: 2 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 237-5551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($285K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 217 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maryland recipients received 81% of grant dollars. New York recipients received 7%, Virginia 5%, Washington, DC 4%, and Pennsylvania 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 51 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 167% 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | General Support | $285,000 |
| JHU Berman Institute of Bioethics Baltimore, MD | General Support | $280,000 |
| JHU Peabody Institute Baltimore, MD | General Support | $256,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Associated Jewish Community Baltimore, MD | General Support | $75,000 |
| World Jewish Congress Merrifield, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| ACLU of National Capital Area Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | General Support | $30,000 |
| Living Classroom Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | General Support | $21,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,774,855 | $1,165,854 | $1,438,730 | $1,337,000 | 51 | $1,342,804 | $1,091,919 | $804,196 |
| 2023 | $11,934,842 | $738,724 | $1,362,218 | $1,277,833 | 42 | $1,283,444 | $656,150 | $771,822 |
| 2022 | $12,595,566 | $362,900 | $1,689,351 | $1,526,833 | 41 | $1,536,556 | $215,048 | $853,298 |
| 2021 | $13,877,818 | $1,474,711 | $1,534,458 | $1,464,833 | 39 | $1,478,049 | $1,341,961 | $945,937 |
| 2020 | $13,951,630 | $851,406 | $1,226,696 | $1,135,500 | 44 | — | $553,059 | $788,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $804K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to maintain a symphony orchestra for Baltimore and Maryland and present concerts; the Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. The Baltimore Museum of Art describes its work as connecting art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, while the Jewish Museum of Maryland says it connects people to Jewish experiences and Maryland’s Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $1,337,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $285,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $285,000 to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, $280,000 to the JHU Berman Institute of Bioethics, and $256,000 to the JHU Peabody Institute. Other notable grants were $75,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and Associated Jewish Community, and $50,000 each to the World Jewish Congress and ACLU of National Capital Area. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Sandra L Gerstung, President and Director; Dr Alexander H Levi, Vice President and Director; Richard H Levi, Vice President/Treasurer and Director; Karen Weinstein; Brett Sirota; Adrienne Levi Esquire; Susan Perry; Victory Levi; Jessica Levi; and Adam Levi, each listed as a Director.
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc is led by Sandra L. Gerstung, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra L. Gerstung
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Levi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Levi Esquire
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander H. Levi
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Sirota
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Levi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Levi
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Perry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victory Levi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kenneth Aneckstein Esquire (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
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 Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc
How much does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc give each year?
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 42 grants.
What is Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,216, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc give grants?
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (25 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baltimore Symphony Orchestra ($285,000), JHU Berman Institute of Bioethics ($280,000) and JHU Peabody Institute ($256,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc?
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $804K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6035023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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