Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation
The Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2022 filing reports 12 grants totaling $514,730, all to recipients in Florida, including a major grant for religious support.
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation gave $515K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $43K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $514,730
- +646.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $42,894
- +646.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,175
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing marks the foundation’s final return and reports its dissolution, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8255 Bayberry Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Federation of Jacksonville ($479K). Together the top 10 received $514K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2022 went to recipients in Florida. The listed 2022 grantees were based in Jacksonville, except Catholic Charities, which the filing lists in Jacksonville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $625; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 1043% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $515K (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Religious Support | $478,530 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Jacksonville, FL | To provide support for patients and families in need of health care. | $5,000 |
| Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation Jacksonville, FL | To provide programs and facilities to enhance the quality of life for the aged | $4,000 |
| The Jacksonville Jewish Center Jacksonville, FL | Religious Support | $3,600 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services Jacksonville, FL | Religious and Community Support | $2,350 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities' of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Provide Support for Ill Children and Their Families | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance Jacksonville, FL | Religious and Community Support | $1,800 |
| River Garden Foundation Jacksonville, FL | To provide programs and facilities to enhance the quality of life for the aged | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society Jacksonville, FL | Support Animals in Need | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $32,778 | $519,827 | $514,730 | 12 | $514,750 | $13,823 | $23,144 |
| 2021 | $487,190 | $18,066 | $74,049 | $68,950 | 12 | — | $13,267 | $27,958 |
| 2020 | $543,032 | $20,235 | $62,766 | $57,350 | 11 | — | $15,214 | $29,826 |
| 2019 | $585,563 | $15,580 | $50,473 | $45,050 | 6 | — | $25,698 | $30,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included religious and community support, health care, services for older adults, support for ill children and their families, animal welfare, and musical performances.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: United Way of Northeast Florida says its mission is to address Northeast Florida’s toughest challenges by connecting people, resources, and ideas. River Garden Foundation says it provides resources for programs and facilities that enhance older adults’ quality of life. Jacksonville Humane Society says it provides care and compassion to animals in need and works to end the killing of abandoned and orphaned shelter animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $514,730. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $478,530, with a median grant of $2,175. The largest grant was $478,530 to Jewish Federation of Jacksonville for religious support. Other notable grants included $15,000 to United Way of Northeast Florida for community support; $5,000 to Baptist Health Foundation for patients and families in need of health care; and $4,000 to Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation for programs and facilities to enhance older adults’ quality of life.
Other 2022 recipients included the Jacksonville Jewish Center ($3,600), Jewish Family & Community Services ($2,350), Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville ($2,000), Jewish Community Alliance ($1,800), River Garden Foundation ($1,000), Jacksonville Humane Society ($1,000), Catholic Charities ($250), and First Coast Wind Symphony ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Joan Levin as president and director; H Ronald Levin as vice president and director; and Risa L Herman, Michael Levin, and Dina L Fetner as directors.
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation is led by Joan Levin, President - Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joan Levin
President - Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dina L. Fetner
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
H. Ronald Levin
V.p. - Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Levin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Risa L. Herman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation
How much does Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation give each year?
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation gave $515K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $69K across 12 grants.
What is Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,175, and its average grant was $42,894, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation that year got $625 on average.
Where does Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation give grants?
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (12 grants).
Does Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Jewish Federation of Jacksonville ($478,530), United Way of Northeast Florida ($15,000) and Baptist Health Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included religious and community support, health care, services for older adults, support for ill children and their families, animal welfare, and musical performances. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's EIN?
Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3352870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Joan & H Ronald Levin Family Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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