Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation
The Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. In 2024, it gave $1,662,800 through 58 grants to organizations including California and New York schools, a medical charity, and other charitable organizations.
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation at a glance
In short: Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation gave $1.7M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,662,800
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,669
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $30,749,127
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (11 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (60% 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 Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names L Larry Clumeck as the contact. It specifies no application form; applicants should provide background information and a brochure. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: L Larry Clumeck
Mailing address: 17404 Ventura Blvd 2Nd Fl, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: (818) 906-2230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sephardic Tradition Recreation ($460K). Together the top 10 received $992K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 240 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 24% to recipients in New York. Florida and Pennsylvania each received 5%; the recipient state for 4% was not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 58 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $700K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sephardic Tradition Recreation Van Nuys, CA | General | $460,000 |
| Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Gimmel Foundation New York, NY | GENERAL, Food for the Needy | $97,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Elwyn Bala Cynwyd, PA | General | $65,000 |
| American Associates Ben-Gurion Univ New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Yeshivat Ohr Chanoch Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Mercaz Beth Jacob | General | $43,500 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles Calabasas, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles Valley Village, CA | General | $36,000 |
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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 | $30,749,127 | $1,713,563 | $1,903,645 | $1,662,800 | 58 | $1,668,644 | $1,531,731 | $1,508,053 |
| 2023 | $29,059,230 | $527,767 | $1,690,912 | $1,476,400 | 49 | $1,487,020 | $585,012 | $1,389,182 |
| 2022 | $27,122,546 | $563,598 | $1,710,256 | $1,481,500 | 47 | $1,471,087 | $567,742 | $1,452,855 |
| 2021 | $33,241,174 | $4,920,943 | $1,673,280 | $1,445,900 | 47 | $1,452,120 | $4,717,867 | $1,546,043 |
| 2020 | $31,172,941 | $18,711,250 | $767,368 | $700,467 | 39 | — | $227,348 | $670,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 include support for educational institutions and organizations involved in medical care, emergency response, and other charitable activities.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles says it operates a boarding high school for young men in the greater Los Angeles area. Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles describes its work as providing Judaic and general education. American Friends of Sheba Medical says it supports Sheba Medical Center’s medical care, research, and technology. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, primarily supporting United Hatzalah of Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $1,662,800. Grants ranged from $2,600 to $460,000, with a median grant of $16,500.
The largest listed grants included $460,000 to Sephardic Tradition Recreation in Van Nuys, California; $100,000 to Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel in Los Angeles; $97,000 to Gimmel Foundation in New York; and $65,000 to American Friends of Israel Elwyn in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to American Associates Ben-Gurion University, Stand with US, and Yeshivat Ohr Chanoch; $40,000 to Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles; $36,000 to Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles; $30,000 to Colel Chabad; and $28,000 to American Friends of Sheba Medical.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lazare L Clumeck as president, Yitzhak Sakhai as vice president, and Mark Funk as secretary.
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation is led by Lazare L. Clumeck, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lazare L. Clumeck
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Funk
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yitzhak Sakhai
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Reeve E. Chudd (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation
How much does Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation give each year?
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation gave $1.7M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 49 grants.
What is Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's typical grant size?
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,500, and its average grant was $28,669, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation give grants?
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Valley Village, CA (3 grants).
Does Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's largest grantees?
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sephardic Tradition Recreation ($460,000), Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel ($100,000) and Gimmel Foundation ($97,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation?
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions and organizations involved in medical care, emergency response, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation?
The filing names L Larry Clumeck as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's EIN?
Hyman Jebb Levy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7422872. 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
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