Paul and Lea Levine Foundation
The Paul and Lea Levine Foundation is a private foundation based in Coronado, California. In 2024, it reported 54 grants totaling $300,100, including grants to veterinary medical programs, universities, and animal-welfare organizations.
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul and Lea Levine Foundation gave $300K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,100
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,557
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,696,755
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (55% 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 Paul and Lea Levine Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 181173, Coronado, CA 92178
Phone: (619) 435-4426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Lea Levine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UC Davis Vet Medical Center ($72K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 234 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Coronado, California. In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Colorado, 7% to Ohio, 5% to New York, and 5% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul and Lea Levine Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 54 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 119% of 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 $248K (2022) to $310K (2021). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Davis Vet Medical Center San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $72,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Colorado State Vet Med Fort Collins, CO | General Purpose | $14,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| University of Florida College of Ve Gainsville, FL | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| College of Veterninary Medicine Cor Ithica, NY | General Purpose | $11,200 |
| Lion Tigers Bears Alpine, CA | General Purpose | $10,800 |
| UW Found Feline Health Fund Madison, WI | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Dee's Rescue El Centro, CA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Project Animal Aid Pondaray, ID | General Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 | $5,696,755 | $611,900 | $468,130 | $300,100 | 54 | $300,100 | $483,244 | — |
| 2023 | $5,269,637 | $324,435 | $414,939 | $257,620 | 54 | $257,620 | $202,900 | — |
| 2022 | $5,354,984 | $349,955 | $438,330 | $247,920 | 45 | $247,920 | $207,329 | — |
| 2021 | $5,443,359 | $689,957 | $489,039 | $309,900 | 40 | $309,900 | $564,664 | $260,601 |
| 2020 | $5,243,822 | $175,306 | $449,287 | $272,100 | 41 | — | $45,898 | $252,643 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for veterinary medicine and animal-welfare organizations. For example, Stray Cat Alliance describes its mission as educating and empowering communities to advocate for cats, while Best Friends Animal Society says its mission is to bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets. Other 2024 grantees include Lanai Cat Sanctuary, which describes providing veterinary care, shelter, adoptions, and spay/neuter services, and Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals, which describes trapping, sterilizing, and returning feral cats to their colonies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $300,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $72,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $72,000 to UC Davis Vet Medical Center, $20,000 to Ohio State University, $14,000 to Colorado State Vet Med, and $12,500 to San Diego Humane Society. Each was listed for general purpose. Other 2024 grantees included Stray Cat Alliance ($5,400), Oregon State University Foundation ($5,000), Best Friends Animal Society ($5,000), and Lanai Cat Sanctuary ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Maxam as president, John Hart as secretary, Joseph Morse as vice president, and Morse Wealth Management LLC as agent.
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation is led by William J Maxam, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J Maxam
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $36K (2024)
John Hart
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Joseph Morse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Morse Wealth Management LLC
Agent
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $0 (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 $36K, to William J Maxam (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul and Lea Levine Foundation
How much does Paul and Lea Levine Foundation give each year?
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation gave $300K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $258K across 54 grants.
What is Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,557, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul and Lea Levine Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Paul and Lea Levine Foundation give grants?
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (10%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (6 grants), Fort Collins, CO (2 grants), Coronado, CA (2 grants) and El Cajon, CA (2 grants).
Does Paul and Lea Levine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UC Davis Vet Medical Center ($72,000), Ohio State University ($20,000) and Colorado State Vet Med ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Lea Levine Foundation?
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $612K.
What does Paul and Lea Levine Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for veterinary medicine and animal-welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Lea Levine Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Lea Levine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2936686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul and Lea Levine Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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