Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family
The Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family is a private foundation based in Camden, New Jersey. It provides educational scholarships, donations to registered 501(c)(3) organizations focused on pet-related issues, and support for other charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family at a glance
In short: Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family gave $3.1M across 124 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New Jersey. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,055,199
- +47.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 124
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,639
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $209,553
- -35.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (35 of 119, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (68% 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 Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family
- How to Apply
For college-tuition scholarships, the filing says an applicant must submit official high school transcripts, proof of acceptance to an undergraduate college or university, three one-page character references (including…
For college-tuition scholarships, the filing says an applicant must submit official high school transcripts, proof of acceptance to an undergraduate college or university, three one-page character references (including at least one from a teacher), and an essay or presentation about the applicant’s expected field of study. The foundation may request additional information. Eligibility is limited to residents of low- and mid-income communities who meet the applicable household-income limits for their county and have at least a C or 2.0 cumulative GPA at the high school or college level. Scholarships are applied to one year of college tuition; a student may choose to use part of the award in the first year, with the remainder invested by the foundation on the student’s behalf for later use.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mpl Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 90708, Camden, NJ 08101
Phone: (896) 596-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($33,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
548 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 530 grants of 548 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 10% to Pennsylvania, and 7% to New York. Illinois and California each received 2%. The listed grants also included recipients in Georgia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 124 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 119 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1.1M (2020) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 124 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation Camden, NJ | Program Support | $1,950,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society New York City, NY | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Paws Philadelphia, PA | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Scholarship | $48,168 |
| Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $37,615 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $25,032 |
| The Cooper Foundation Camden, NJ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| St Croix Animal Welfare Center Kingshill, VI | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Providence Animal Shelter Providence, RI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Saint Joseph University Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $18,000 |
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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 | $209,553 | $3,074,492 | $3,188,453 | $3,055,199 | 124 | $3,047,357 | $118,444 | $2,012 |
| 2023 | $323,814 | $2,254,807 | $2,193,871 | $2,074,096 | 106 | $2,072,096 | $907 | $8,984 |
| 2022 | $97,530 | $2,273,136 | $2,195,038 | $2,090,474 | 105 | $2,078,544 | $69,636 | $3,950 |
| 2021 | $19,132 | $1,457,500 | $1,522,337 | $1,451,322 | 112 | $1,522,337 | — | $1,512 |
| 2020 | $208,172 | $1,370,906 | $1,173,584 | $1,128,193 | 101 | — | $2 | $1,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 stated purposes include providing educational scholarships, supporting registered 501(c)(3) organizations whose charitable purposes focus on pet-related issues, and making donations for other charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
Its 2024 grants included program support for animal-related organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society, PAWS, and St Croix Animal Welfare Center, as well as scholarships to universities. The grantees describe their work in their own terms: St Croix Animal Welfare Center says it provides shelter and care for animals and promotes humane treatment; the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation says it trains rescued dogs to work with first responders searching for people after disasters. Universities among the grantees describe educational, research, and student-support missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 124 grants totaling $3,055,199. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,950,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $1,950,000 to The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation for program support, $200,000 to Best Friends Animal Society for program support, and $125,000 to PAWS for program support. Scholarship grants included $48,168 to Northwestern University, $37,615 to Georgia State University, and $25,032 to Drexel University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Levitt as president, chairman, and treasurer; Michael J Levitt as executive vice president and secretary; and Andrew J Bocchino as vice president and assistant secretary. Paul Chan, Joseph Purcell, and Phoebe Washburn are listed as trustees.
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family is led by Patricia Levitt, President, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Levitt
President, Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Purcell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Chan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe Washburn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew J. Bocchino
V.p. & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Levitt
Executive Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pheobe Washburn (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family
How much does Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family give each year?
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family gave $3.1M across 124 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 106 grants.
What is Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's typical grant size?
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,639, across 124 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family give grants?
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family gives mostly in New Jersey: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), Camden, NJ (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Newburyport, MA (2 grants).
Does Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 124 grants with a stated purpose on Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (70 grants) and "Program Support" (54 grants).
Who are Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's largest grantees?
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation ($1,950,000), Best Friends Animal Society ($200,000) and Paws ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($33,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family?
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family reported $210K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family fund?
The foundation’s stated purposes include providing educational scholarships, supporting registered 501(c)(3) organizations whose charitable purposes focus on pet-related issues, and making donations for other charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family?
For college-tuition scholarships, the filing says an applicant must submit official high school transcripts, proof of acceptance to an undergraduate college or university, three one-page character references (including… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's EIN?
Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8140755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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