Jerome Levy Foundation
The Jerome Levy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $2,636,342 to organizations in New York, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, and Texas.
Jerome Levy Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerome Levy Foundation gave $2.6M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $240K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,636,342
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $239,667
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $43,643,825
- -4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Jerome Levy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Rockefeller Plaza 19Th Floor, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 455-6233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome Levy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Barnard College ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 60 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (75%), Washington, D.C. (15%), and Connecticut (10%). The filing data lists Texas at 0%. Recipients included organizations in New York City and other New York locations, as well as recipients in Washington, D.C., Ridgefield and Westport, Connecticut, and Dallas, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jerome Levy Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $150K; repeat grants $249K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $2.4M (2023) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard College New York, NY | Project Support | $1,006,280 |
| The Foundation for City College New York, NY | Project Support | $880,062 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom Ridgefield, CT | Endowment Support | $250,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Academic Engagement Network Washington, DC | Operating Support | $150,000 |
| The Jed Foundation New York, NY | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Westchester & Putnam White Plains, NY | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| The Bridge Fund of New York Inc New York, NY | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust Inc Bedford Hills, NY | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT | Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $43,643,825 | $1,166,137 | $3,010,945 | $2,636,342 | 11 | $2,658,947 | $1,380,481 | $2,128,376 |
| 2023 | $45,499,646 | $738,847 | $2,938,670 | $2,368,435 | 11 | $2,375,863 | $982,925 | $2,218,088 |
| 2022 | $47,703,767 | $10,364,814 | $3,232,408 | $2,771,633 | 12 | $2,790,058 | $9,981,953 | $2,324,728 |
| 2021 | $40,571,361 | $1,886,136 | $2,939,795 | $2,443,972 | 12 | $2,467,998 | $1,524,337 | $2,677,355 |
| 2020 | $41,625,020 | $8,720,681 | $3,170,349 | $2,732,096 | 14 | — | $8,328,917 | $2,659,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome Levy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 or program areas are specified for the Jerome Levy Foundation in the available information. Its 2024 grants included project support for Barnard College and The Foundation for City College, endowment support for Congregation Shir Shalom, and operating support for several organizations.
Among the recipients, Barnard College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women. The Foundation for City College describes itself as an educational foundation supporting students and programs of the City College of New York. Westchester Land Trust says its mission is to conserve, maintain, and enhance the natural environment and resources of Westchester and eastern Putnam counties.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $2,636,342. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,006,280, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest awards were $1,006,280 to Barnard College and $880,062 to The Foundation for City College, both for project support. Other notable awards were $250,000 to Congregation Shir Shalom for endowment support, $250,000 to New Venture Fund for operating support, and $150,000 to Academic Engagement Network for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shelby White and David Levy as trustees.
Jerome Levy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Levy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelby White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Jerome Levy Foundation
How much does Jerome Levy Foundation give each year?
Jerome Levy Foundation gave $2.6M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 11 grants.
What is Jerome Levy Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerome Levy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $239,667, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerome Levy Foundation that year got $150K on average.
Where does Jerome Levy Foundation give grants?
Jerome Levy Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jerome Levy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Jerome Levy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerome Levy Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerome Levy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Barnard College ($1,006,280), The Foundation for City College ($880,062) and Congregation Shir Shalom ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome Levy Foundation?
Jerome Levy Foundation reported $43.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerome Levy Foundation fund?
No mission statement or program areas are specified for the Jerome Levy Foundation in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome Levy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerome Levy Foundation's EIN?
Jerome Levy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6159573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerome Levy 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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