Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation
The Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; in 2024, its largest grant went to a cancer research foundation, alongside smaller grants to organizations addressing health, social services, and other charitable causes.
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation at a glance
In short: Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $717.273), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,890
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $717
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $161,066
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10560 Wilshire Blvd 402, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 475-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tower Cancer Research Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to a recipient in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $75; repeat grants $860. How we count
Medians: $75 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $8K (2021) to $8K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Charity | $7,000 |
| The Huntington Library San Marino, CA | Charity | $150 |
| Autry Museum Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $140 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $100 |
| Alzheimer's Association Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $100 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $100 |
| American Heart Association Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $50 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $50 |
| ALS Association Boone, IA | Charity | $50 |
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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 | $161,066 | $7,629 | $9,165 | $7,890 | 11 | $7,890 | $6,379 | — |
| 2023 | $160,679 | $8,095 | $9,266 | $7,980 | 14 | $7,980 | $6,845 | — |
| 2022 | $171,944 | $4,809 | $9,457 | $8,110 | 6 | $8,110 | $8,646 | — |
| 2021 | $176,592 | $8,305 | $9,004 | $7,650 | 15 | $7,650 | $6,951 | $7,797 |
| 2020 | $177,291 | $8,386 | $9,579 | $8,185 | 13 | — | $7,454 | $7,512 |
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 Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Project Angel Food, and other charitable organizations. Tower Cancer Research Foundation describes its mission as advancing cancer research and supporting people affected by the disease. Project Angel Food says it improves health and fights food insecurity among critically ill people in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $7,890. Grant sizes ranged from $50 to $7,000, with a median grant of $100. Its largest grant was $7,000 to Tower Cancer Research Foundation. Other listed grants included $150 to The Huntington Library, $140 to Autry Museum, and $100 each to Project Angel Food, Alzheimer’s Association, Planned Parenthood, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Linda Levenson is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation is led by Linda Levenson, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Levenson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation
How much does Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation give each year?
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation gave $8K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 14 grants.
What is Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's typical grant size?
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $717, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation that year got $75 on average.
Where does Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation give grants?
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's largest grantees?
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tower Cancer Research Foundation ($7,000), The Huntington Library ($150) and Autry Museum ($140), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation?
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What does Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Project Angel Food, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's EIN?
Sydney T Levenson MD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6196026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sydney T Levenson MD 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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