Levitties Foundation
The Levitties Foundation is a private foundation based in Villanova, Pennsylvania, established in 1953. The foundation was steered by the late apparel mogul Marvin B. Levitties, who was associated with Adella Dress Company in Philadelphia. The foundation maintains a low public profile and does not actively promote its grantmaking opportunities to prospective applicants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$112K
-8.0% YoY
Grant Count
36
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-8.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Arts and Culture — Museums and cultural institutions rather than smaller arts organizations
- Health — Behavioral health causes and community health initiatives
- Education — Jewish institutions and K-12 educational programs
- Jewish Causes — Organizations and initiatives serving the Jewish community
- Religion — Religious organizations and initiatives
Notable grantees in the arts include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Bryn Mawr Theatre Film Institute, and Chestnut Hill Conservancy. In education, the foundation has supported institutions such as Harcum College, Overbrook School for the Blind, Friends Central School Corporation, and Alliance for Decision Education. Health grantmaking has benefitted Einstein Healthcare Network and Central Behavioral Health.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $125 to $38,024, with a median grant size of approximately $1,000 and average grants around $14,000. Recent grants have included $30,000 to Fairmount Park Conservancy, $11,100 to Philadelphia Museum of Art, and $10,000 to Jefferson Health Corporation.
Average Grant
s around $14,000. Recent grants have included $30,000 to Fairmount Park Conservancy, $11,100 to Philadelphia Museum of Art, and $10,000 to Jefferson Health Corporation.
How to Apply
** The foundation keeps a low public profile and does not make it easy for grantseekers to reach out about funding opportunities. No formal application process information is publicly available.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Primary states: Pennsylvania, New York, Arizona, California, Maine
- Major cities: Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco
- Smaller communities: Lame Deer, Waterville, and others across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and other states
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,074,437 - $2,181,543 |
| Total Annual Giving | $111,785 - $122,000 |
| Total Revenues | $92,534 |
| Total Expenses | $137,625 |
| Number of Employees | 0 |
The foundation has no paid staff and is managed entirely by uncompensated managers.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,181,543 | $2,074,437 | $2,119,528 |
| Revenue | $236,176 | $92,534 | $301,975 |
| Expenses | $129,070 | $137,625 | $151,310 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $111,785 | $121,550 | $136,105 |
| Net Investment Income | $220,170 | $77,961 | $286,770 |
| Distributable Amount | $121,711 | $111,785 | $121,551 |
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
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by:
- Matthew S. Levitties — Manager (uncompensated)
- John A. Levitties — Manager (uncompensated)
The foundation was historically steered by Marvin B. Levitties, who served as an honorary trustee at Philadelphia Museum of Art and was involved with Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew S Levitties | Manager | — | — |
| John A Levitties | Manager | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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