Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its filing describes its grantmaking focus as education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, primarily serving New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc gave $895K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New York. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $895,000
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +37.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,169
- -59.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,297,373
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (23 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% 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 Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc
- 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: C/O Ftci One Madison Ave Ste 2000, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 632-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($130K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 248 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes the foundation as primarily serving New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. For 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York 48%, Florida 22%, Indiana 15%, Pennsylvania 4%, and California 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 59 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $882K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $895K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Exempt Organization's | $130,000 |
| Rooftop Films Brooklyn, NY | Organization's Exempt | $60,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Islandia, NY | Organization's Exempt | $45,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Exempt Organization Purpose | $25,000 |
| Stray from the Heart New York, NY | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Swarthmore College Swathmore, PA | Levine Family Scholarship | $25,000 |
| PBS of South Florida Miami, FL | Organization's Exempt | $25,000 |
| Uf Health Leesburg Hospital Foundation Leesburg, FL | Exempt Organization Purpose | $25,000 |
| Armory Arts Center West Palm Beach, FL | Organization's Exempt | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,297,373 | $1,299,888 | $1,059,677 | $895,000 | 59 | $962,847 | $1,384,607 | $1,083,163 |
| 2023 | $12,052,826 | $1,728,819 | $1,769,309 | $1,625,000 | 43 | $1,687,246 | $1,158,199 | $967,496 |
| 2022 | $12,135,109 | $490,108 | $1,161,927 | $1,010,000 | 56 | $1,082,287 | $474,856 | $980,116 |
| 2021 | $12,771,455 | $596,727 | $1,166,304 | $1,000,000 | 43 | $1,072,727 | $484,281 | $1,139,444 |
| 2020 | $13,341,887 | $983,562 | $1,059,332 | $882,000 | 47 | — | $804,759 | $959,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
The foundation’s filing identifies education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services as its grantmaking focus areas.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Rooftop Films describes its work as showcasing emerging filmmakers and supporting film production and screenings; Pal-O-Mine Equestrian describes a therapeutic equine program for people including those with disabilities and people who have experienced abuse or neglect. Stray From the Heart says it rescues, rehabilitates, and places homeless dogs, while Friends of the Israel Defense Forces describes its mission as supporting the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $895,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $130,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing describes typical grant sizes as ranging from $1,000 to $800,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $130,000 to Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc, $60,000 to Rooftop Films, and $45,000 to Pal-O-Mine Equestrian. Other listed awards included $25,000 each to Poly Prep Country Day School, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Stray From the Heart, Swarthmore College, PBS of South Florida, UF Health Leesburg Hospital Foundation, Armory Arts Center, Deaf Seniors of America, and California State University Fresno.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Kane as president, treasurer, and director; Jay Levine as vice president and director; and Russell Kane, Beth Feldman, Lesley Logue, James Levine, and Michael Levine as directors.
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc is led by Susan Kane, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Kane
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Beth Feldman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
James Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jay Levine
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Lesley Logue
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Michael Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Russell Kane
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Susan Kane (Pres, Treas & Direct). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc
How much does Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc give each year?
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc gave $895K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 43 grants.
What is Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,169, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc give grants?
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants) and Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($130,000), Rooftop Films ($60,000) and Pal-O-Mine Equestrian ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc?
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $963K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services as its grantmaking focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's EIN?
Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0535001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Laurence W Levine Foundation Inc 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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