Levi Strauss Foundation
The Levi Strauss Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1952 as the philanthropic arm of Levi Strauss & Co. Based in San Francisco, California, the foundation advances the human rights and well-being of underserved people in places where its parent company has a business presence. The foundation has operated for over 65 years, embracing social change initiatives aligned with the company's values of originality, empathy, integrity, and courage.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$80.5M
+9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.3M
+46.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
-85.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$929K
+941.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Levi Strauss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Levi Strauss Foundation supports pioneering leaders and organizations fighting for change on the issues and events of our time where Levi Strauss & Co. has a business presence.
The foundation's work is organized around four core issue areas:
- Democracy
- Reproductive Justice
- Immigrant Rights
- Worker Rights and Well-being
Historically, the foundation has also focused on HIV/AIDS and social justice in communities where the company operates.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations aligned with its priority areas. In China alone, since 1992, the Levi Strauss Foundation has provided $6 million in grant support to nonprofit organizations supporting workers and communities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding in places where Levi Strauss & Co. has a business presence. Documented grantmaking activity includes significant work in China, where the foundation has maintained partnerships and programs since 1999.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Revenue: $9,236,243
- Expenses: $11,349,930
- Total Assets: $80,500,000
- Total Liabilities: $4,310,000
Fiscal Year 2022:
- Revenue: $10,777,745
- Expenses: $12,718,628
- Total Assets: $68,979,615
Fiscal Year 2020:
- Total Assets: $76,027,557
The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) private foundation (Form 990-PF filer) and has maintained tax-exempt status since March 1944. Its EIN is 94-6064702.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $80,537,232 | $73,515,302 | $72,103,673 |
| Revenue | $9,236,243 | $6,315,376 | $10,777,745 |
| Expenses | $11,349,930 | $10,186,973 | $12,718,628 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,361,283 | $6,870,963 | $9,901,696 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,513,509 | $1,614,392 | $1,159,439 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,694,146 | $3,318,217 | $3,197,079 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Online Giving Foundation ($7,932,915), Uk Online Giving Foundation ($1,050,000), Standup Movement Lanka ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UK ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORY | $1,050,000 |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION NEWARK, DE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,932,915 |
| LIGHTBOX COLLABORATIVE ALAMEDA, CA | WORKER WELL-BEING STRATEGY GRANT | $21,000 |
| MCE SOCIAL CAPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CA | MCE CAPITAL 2024 GUARANTOR CONTRIBUTION, LOAN LOSSES | $8,450 |
| MANAUS CONSULTING SHERMAN OAKS, CA | PRE TO REFRAME WWB RESEARCH FOR BRAND AUDIENCES - ADDED SCOPE | $12,410 |
| STANDUP MOVEMENT LANKA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF APPAREL WORKERS AND IN SRI LANKA. | $120,000 |
| MANAUS CONSULTING SHERMAN OAKS, CA | PRE FOR WWB | $28,130 |
| LEMONADA MEDIA INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR PODCAST ON DEMOCRACY. | $75,000 |
| MANAUS CONSULTING SHERMAN OAKS, CA | PROJECT RELATED EXPENSE (PRE) TO ADVANCE NEW FRONTIERS IN WORKER WELL-BEING AND DOCUMENT BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY. | $30,063 |
| MCE SOCIAL CAPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CA | MCE CAPITAL 2023 GUARANTOR CONTRIBUTION, LOAN LOSSES | $13,730 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fatima Angeles is listed as Executive Director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER C HAAS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GEBALLE | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID JEDRZEJEK | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| FATIMA ANGELES | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| EDUARDO ZANATTI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE GASS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDGAR BEDOLLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK FOXTON | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/24/24) | 1 | — |
| ELISE HAAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER HAAS JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACY LANEY | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/11/24) | 1 | — |
| ZAINEB DE SOUZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MERYL FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM ALMEIDA | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | — |
| JASON MCBRIARTY | DIR OF COMMS/OPS, CTRL (THRU 4/29/24) | 40 | — |
| CHIP BERGH | DIRECTOR (THRU 4/26/24) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation released its 2024 Year in Review, highlighting its commitment to investing a portion of company profits into advancing rights and well-being of underserved people in communities where Levi Strauss & Co. does business.
The Levi Strauss Foundation: 2024 Year in Review - Levi Strauss & Co : LeviThe foundation has supported organizations whose leaders have received recognition, including grantees who have won MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grants."
The Levi Strauss Foundation: 2024 Year in Review - Levi Strauss & Co : LeviFrequently Asked Questions
What does Levi Strauss Foundation fund?
The Levi Strauss Foundation supports pioneering leaders and organizations fighting for change on the issues and events of our time where Levi Strauss & Co. has a business presence. The foundation's work is organized around four core issue areas: • **Democracy** • **Reproductive Justice** • **Immigrant Rights** • **Worker Rights and Well-being** Historically, the foundation has also focused on HIV/AIDS and social justice in communities where the company operates.
How do I apply for a grant from Levi Strauss Foundation?
The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations aligned with its priority areas. In China alone, since 1992, the Levi Strauss Foundation has provided $6 million in grant support to nonprofit organizations supporting workers and communities. Notable grantmaking partnerships and examples include: • **Verite China**: Partnership since 2017 to improve and enhance the well-being of garment factory workers • **Pathfinder International and Health Research for Action, UC Berkeley**: 2012 partner…
Where does Levi Strauss Foundation make grants?
The foundation prioritizes funding in places where Levi Strauss & Co. has a business presence. Documented grantmaking activity includes significant work in China, where the foundation has maintained partnerships and programs since 1999.
What size grants does Levi Strauss Foundation award?
In 2024, Levi Strauss Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $9.3M — an average of about $929K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Levi Strauss Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Levi Strauss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Levi Strauss Foundation's EIN?
Levi Strauss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6064702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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