The Charles and Edna Levine
The Charles and Edna Levine is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $27,000 to charitable organizations.
The Charles and Edna Levine at a glance
In short: The Charles and Edna Levine gave $27K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,250
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $385,211
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% 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 The Charles and Edna Levine
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3111 Hatton Road, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 486-8999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles and Edna Levine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF - Israel Endowment Funds for Halacha Berura Institute ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (28%), California (26%), Maryland (23%), Washington, DC (11%), and Texas (7%). The listed grants also included a recipient in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Charles and Edna Levine open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF - Israel Endowment Funds for Halacha Berura Institute New York, NY | Provides Food & Various Services for Needy People | $5,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Provide Food for Needy People | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council San Francisco, CA | Pursuing a just society and a secure jewish future | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation of America Washington, DC | Works to advance access to sexual health care and defend reproductive rights. | $3,000 |
| PEF - Israel Endowment Funds for Kehilat Borcha Yerushalaim New York, NY | Dedicated to creating a very special shul, one that is welcoming, joyful and respectful, and meets the needs of the jewish people. | $2,500 |
| Friends of the IDF Stevenson, MD | To offer educational, cultural, recreational,social services, programs, and facilities to support soldiers. | $1,800 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund Baltimore, MD | Provide Assistance to Needy Families | $1,800 |
| Chasday Naomi USA Friends Houston, TX | Supports sick children, orphans, families that cannot afford them, etc. | $1,800 |
| MD Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Provide Food for Needy People | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Feeding People- Meat Meals | $1,500 |
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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 | $385,211 | $29,650 | $33,271 | $27,000 | 12 | $27,000 | $20,901 | $22,989 |
| 2024 | $388,832 | $15,591 | $33,111 | $27,000 | 11 | $27,000 | $7,246 | $22,520 |
| 2023 | $406,352 | $17,534 | $31,564 | $24,000 | 11 | $24,000 | $15,235 | $20,620 |
| 2022 | $420,382 | $98,282 | $27,866 | $21,400 | 12 | $21,400 | $96,567 | $20,630 |
| 2021 | $350,733 | $54,987 | $35,229 | $28,000 | 12 | $28,000 | $53,101 | $24,595 |
| 2020 | $330,975 | $28,334 | $28,699 | $22,500 | 8 | — | $26,627 | $20,592 |
| 2019 | $331,340 | $20,813 | $31,193 | $25,500 | 10 | — | $13,398 | $21,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Edna Levine reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 organizations with varied purposes, including feeding people in need, assisting families, supporting Jewish religious and community activity, and advancing access to sexual health care.
Among the grantees, Alameda County Community Food Bank describes its mission as pursuing a hunger-free community. Chasday Naomi USA Friends says it provides food security and basic necessities to impoverished families, widows, single-parent families, and orphans. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed the hungry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $27,000. Grants ranged from $800 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,800.
Among the largest grants were $5,000 to PEF – Israel Endowment Funds for Halacha Berura Institute for food and services for people in need; $3,000 each to Alameda County Community Food Bank for food assistance, Jewish Community Relations Council in San Francisco for its stated work toward a just society and a secure Jewish future, and Planned Parenthood Foundation of America for work advancing access to sexual health care and reproductive rights. Other grants included $2,500 to PEF – Israel Endowment Funds for Kehilat Borcha Yerushalaim and $1,800 each to Friends of the IDF, Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund, Chasday Naomi USA Friends, and MD Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard M. Levine as President/Trustee, Jerrold S. Levine as Vice-President/Trustee, and Susan Henri Levine Coleman as Secretary-Treasurer/Trustee.
The Charles and Edna Levine is led by Richard M. Levine, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard M. Levine
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerrold S. Levine
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Henri Levine Coleman
Secretary-Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Charles and Edna Levine
How much does The Charles and Edna Levine give each year?
The Charles and Edna Levine gave $27K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 11 grants.
What is The Charles and Edna Levine's typical grant size?
The Charles and Edna Levine's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles and Edna Levine that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Charles and Edna Levine give grants?
The Charles and Edna Levine's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and Maryland (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Charles and Edna Levine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Charles and Edna Levine's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Charles and Edna Levine's largest grantees?
The Charles and Edna Levine's largest 2025 grantees include PEF - Israel Endowment Funds for Halacha Berura Institute ($5,000), Alameda County Community Food Bank ($3,000) and Jewish Community Relations Council ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles and Edna Levine?
The Charles and Edna Levine reported $385K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charles and Edna Levine fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes, including feeding people in need, assisting families, supporting Jewish religious and community activity, and advancing access to sexual health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles and Edna Levine?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Charles and Edna Levine's EIN?
The Charles and Edna Levine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2232281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Charles and Edna Levine 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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