Hecht-levi Foundation Inc
The Hecht-Levi Foundation Inc is a private family foundation incorporated in Maryland in 1958. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the foundation has a long history of civic engagement and philanthropic support in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
51
+21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving focuses primarily on education and the arts. The foundation has supported Baltimore's key educational and cultural organizations throughout its existence and has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the civic and economic health of the region.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to nonprofits in education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services.
Grant Range
$3,500
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, New York, and Virginia, with particular emphasis on Baltimore and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $11,774,855
- Total giving: $1,337,000
- Revenue: $1,165,854
- Expenses: $1,438,730
- Net assets: $11,774,855
Tax-Exempt Status:
- EIN: 52-6035023
- Tax-exempt since November 1962
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,774,855 | $11,934,842 | $12,595,566 |
| Revenue | $1,165,854 | $738,724 | $362,900 |
| Expenses | $1,438,730 | $1,362,218 | $1,689,351 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,342,804 | $1,283,444 | $1,536,556 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,091,919 | $656,150 | $215,048 |
| Distributable Amount | $804,196 | $771,822 | $853,298 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's board includes:
- Sandra L Gerstung (President & Director)
- Dr Alexander H Levi (Vice President & Director)
- Richard H Levi (Vice President/Treasurer & Director)
- Kenneth Aneckstein, Esquire (Secretary & Director)
- Karen Weinstein (Director)
- Brett Sirota (Director)
- Adrienne Levi, Esquire (Director)
- Susan Perry (Director)
- Victory Levi (Director)
- Jessica Levi (Director)
- Adam Levi (Director)
The foundation was instrumental in creating the Baltimore Community Foundation and was led for many years by Robert and Ryda Levi, who were committed to breaking down barriers and bringing equal opportunity to all through philanthropic work.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA L GERSTUNG | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ALEXANDER H LEVI | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD H LEVI | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN WEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRETT SIROTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADRIENNE LEVI ESQUIRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTORY LEVI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA LEVI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM LEVI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2016, the Hecht-Levi Foundation received the Outstanding Foundation Award from the American Fundraising Professionals-Maryland Chapter in recognition of its civic engagement, strong grantmaking, and commitment to Maryland.
Histotechnician Program Receives Heckscher Foundation Challenge Grant to\The foundation has made significant contributions to the Baltimore Community Foundation, including more than $650,000 to support infrastructure and a civic endowment. The permanent charitable funds created by the foundation decades ago continue to provide ongoing support for the arts and resources addressing issues central to Baltimore's civic and economic health.
Histotechnician Program Receives Heckscher Foundation Challenge Grant to\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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