Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation
The Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 22 grants totaling $45,250.
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation at a glance
In short: Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation gave $45K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,250
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,057
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $884,728
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 689-0416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Alliance ($15K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (4%), New York (1%), Indiana (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Alliance Portland, ME | General Operating Purposes | $15,200 |
| Levey Day School Portland, ME | General Operating Expenses | $12,200 |
| Deering High School Portland, ME | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Portland High School Portland, ME | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Jewish Cemetery Association Brimingham, MI | General Operation Expense | $2,000 |
| Maine Medical Center Portland, ME | General Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| United Way of Southern Maine Portland, ME | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Shaarey Tphiloh Portland, ME | General Operation Expenses | $1,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Maine College of Art Portland, ME | Scholarship | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $884,728 | $37,127 | $67,166 | $45,250 | 22 | $51,139 | $22,264 | $55,581 |
| 2024 | $914,767 | $67,460 | $60,504 | $40,650 | 22 | $45,366 | $53,210 | $52,845 |
| 2023 | $907,812 | $36,405 | $62,243 | $37,300 | 23 | $42,806 | $22,742 | $48,570 |
| 2022 | $933,659 | $24,363 | $69,535 | $48,400 | 22 | $54,164 | $9,765 | $52,542 |
| 2021 | $978,828 | $45,335 | $63,781 | $43,500 | 22 | — | $34,506 | $57,378 |
| 2020 | $997,272 | $90,617 | $72,465 | $47,000 | 23 | — | $74,358 | $51,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including educational institutions, community organizations, and charities.
The Jewish Community Alliance describes its mission as coordinating and supporting Jewish philanthropic, benevolent, educational, and communal activities in Southern Maine. Levey Day School describes its mission as teaching secular studies and Judaic religious, philosophical, and cultural studies. The Center for Grieving Children says it provides peer support, outreach, and education for grieving children, teens, families, and the community. Wayside Food Programs describes its mission as increasing access to food for people in need in Southern Maine.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $45,250 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,200, with a median grant of $500.
The largest 2025 grants included $15,200 to Jewish Community Alliance for general operating purposes and $12,200 to Levey Day School for general operating expenses. The foundation also gave $2,500 each to Deering High School and Portland High School for scholarships; $2,000 to Jewish Cemetery Association for general operation expenses; and $1,500 each to Maine Medical Center for general operating expenses and United Way of Southern Maine for operating support. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Shaarey Tphiloh for general operation expenses, an individual recipient High School for scholarships, and an individual recipient & Technology High School for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists KeyBank National Association as trustee, and Cecelia Levine and Stephen J Schwartz as co-trustees.
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecelia Levine
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Keybank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Stephen J. Schwartz
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Keybank National Association (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation
How much does Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation give each year?
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation gave $45K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 22 grants.
What is Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's typical grant size?
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,057, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation give grants?
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (14 grants).
Does Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's largest grantees?
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Alliance ($15,200), Levey Day School ($12,200) and Deering High School ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation?
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation reported $885K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (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 Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including educational institutions, community organizations, and charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's EIN?
Second Abraham and Fannie Levey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6007022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Second Abraham and Fannie Levey 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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