Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation
The Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking. A 2024 filing nevertheless reports grants made that year.
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation at a glance
In short: Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $465.308), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,049
- +121.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $465
- -82.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation
- 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: 150 E 69Th Street, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 751-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ohav Sholom ($5K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to New Mexico, 2% to Washington, DC, and less than 1% to California, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $7K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ohav Sholom New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $5,229 |
| Various Charitable Organizations New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $342 |
| The Keshi Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted Grant | $100 |
| NY Public Radio New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $71 |
| World Jewish Congress New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $54 |
| Lubavitch Youth Organization Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $36 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $36 |
| Chabad Lubovitch of Stony Brook Lake Grove, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $36 |
| United States Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $36 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 13 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report one grant each.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-22,317 | $6,395 | $6,049 | 13 | $6,049 | $83 |
| 2023 | $28,712 | — | $2,877 | $2,727 | 1 | $2,727 | $279 |
| 2022 | $31,589 | $1 | $4,214 | $4,064 | 1 | $4,064 | $513 |
| 2021 | $35,802 | $2 | $7,525 | $7,375 | 1 | — | $957 |
| 2020 | $43,325 | $7 | $7,538 | $7,388 | 1 | — | $1,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a congregation, Jewish organizations, public media, cultural institutions, and organizations serving people with disabilities. The grantees describe their own missions: Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education; the Smithsonian Institution says its mission is to increase and diffuse knowledge; and the Simon Wiesenthal Center says it confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $6,049. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $5,229, with a median of $36. Its largest reported grants were $5,229 to Congregation Ohav Sholom, $342 to Various Charitable Organizations, and $100 to The Keshi Foundation. Other recipients included NY Public Radio ($71), World Jewish Congress ($54), and several organizations receiving $36 or less.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hirschell E Levine is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation is led by Hirschell E. Levine, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hirschell E. Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deanna E. Levine (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 10323
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 Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation
How much does Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation give each year?
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's typical grant size?
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $36, and its average grant was $465, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation give grants?
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's largest grantees?
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ohav Sholom ($5,229), The Keshi Foundation ($100) and NY Public Radio ($71), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a congregation, Jewish organizations, public media, cultural institutions, and organizations serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's EIN?
Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2767247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hirschell E & Deanna Levine Foundation 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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