Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations including Jewish community and Israel-related organizations, a university, a disability-services organization, and local cultural and community organizations.
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc gave $118K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,750
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,925
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $671,030
- -10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc
- 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: 550 Se 5Th Ave 505S, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 302-4473
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Institute for National Security of America ($14K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to the District of Columbia, 15% to Florida, 14% to California, and 4% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 271% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2020) to $136K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America Washington, DC | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $14,000 |
| National Conference for Ethiopian Jewry New York, NY | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $12,000 |
| Stanford University Foundation Stanford, CA | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Essex County Livingston, NJ | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Prager University Fund Sherman Oaks, CA | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Community Hospital Fdn Boca Raton, FL | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Federation for Defense of Democracy Washington, DC | To Carry Out Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $671,030 | $44,245 | $120,994 | $117,750 | 30 | $119,945 | $43,423 | $44,219 |
| 2024 | $747,779 | $21,589 | $112,731 | $110,000 | 26 | $112,345 | $15,624 | $38,856 |
| 2023 | $838,921 | $-24,617 | $139,004 | $136,075 | 26 | $137,850 | $8,626 | $45,904 |
| 2022 | $1,002,542 | $47,839 | $139,099 | $133,650 | 23 | $136,610 | $47,839 | $50,957 |
| 2021 | $1,093,802 | $152,769 | $132,907 | $118,425 | 32 | — | $152,769 | $51,258 |
| 2020 | $1,073,940 | $114,533 | $100,068 | $97,750 | 29 | — | $114,533 | $60,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says it works to strengthen Jewish identity, energize relationships with Israel, and meet human needs; Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. The Arc of Essex County describes its work as advocacy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Other 2025 grantees include South Florida PBS, which says it entertains, enlightens, and educates, and the Norton Museum of Art, which says it offers experiences through art and cultural programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $117,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $14,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $14,000 to the Jewish Institute for National Security of America; $12,000 to the National Conference for Ethiopian Jewry; and $10,000 each to Stanford University Foundation, Friends of the IDF, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, and Birthright Israel Foundation. The listed grant purposes were to carry out charitable activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Herbert I Levitt, Ellen Levitt, Allyson Levitt, and Marlo Karp as trustees.
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allyson Levitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Levitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert I. Levitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlo Karp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc
How much does Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc give each year?
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc gave $118K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 26 grants.
What is Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,925, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc give grants?
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Carry Out Charitable Activities" (30 grants).
Who are Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Institute for National Security of America ($14,000), National Conference for Ethiopian Jewry ($12,000) and Stanford University Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc?
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc reported $671K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc?
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 Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's EIN?
Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2601898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Herbert and Ellen Levitt Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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