Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $2K.
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,800
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,900
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $57,153
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Synagogue of Rye ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of 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 $4K (2024) to $6K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Synagogue of Rye Rye, NY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Arthur Schneier Park East Day School New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,800 |
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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 | $57,153 | $2,979 | $16,779 | $3,800 | 2 | $3,800 | $2,012 | $3,386 |
| 2023 | $70,953 | $3,376 | $7,218 | $5,800 | 2 | $5,800 | $1,958 | $3,759 |
| 2022 | $74,795 | $3,875 | $6,948 | $5,140 | 4 | $5,140 | $2,067 | $4,088 |
| 2021 | $77,868 | $3,888 | $6,919 | $5,400 | 3 | — | $3,243 | $4,258 |
| 2020 | $80,899 | $4,903 | $9,085 | $3,840 | 3 | — | $4,248 | $4,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harry Bardin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry Minskoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rabbi Arthur Schneier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Newitter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nessim Levy (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund
How much does Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund give each year?
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
How large is Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund?
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund reported $57K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund operate?
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York.
What is Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Jacob & Paulette Levy Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6775325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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