The Charles and Margaret Levin
The Charles and Margaret Levin is a private foundation located in Wheaton, Maryland. It primarily funds charitable contributions; its filing describes its focus as health-related causes and diseases and disorders.
The Charles and Margaret Levin at a glance
In short: The Charles and Margaret Levin gave $397K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Maryland. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $397,261
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,640
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,196,863
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (20 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (47% 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 The Charles and Margaret Levin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 11151 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Phone: (301) 942-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles and Margaret Levin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kimmel Cancer Center-Fighter Jet Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
366 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 357 grants of 366 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (47%), the District of Columbia (22%), Massachusetts (13%), Texas (13%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charles and Margaret Levin open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 52 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 $397K (2024) to $452K (2022). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kimmel Cancer Center-Fighter Jet Fund Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Food & Friends Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $65,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| UT Health Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $18,500 |
| MPT Foundation Owings Mills, MD | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Empactart Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $5,411 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,196,863 | $862,559 | $503,290 | $397,261 | 52 | $402,011 | $766,759 | $441,318 |
| 2023 | $6,827,707 | $344,429 | $494,620 | $417,250 | 64 | $417,250 | $268,672 | $404,819 |
| 2022 | $6,989,117 | $171,725 | $539,763 | $452,120 | 71 | $459,407 | $110,988 | $419,469 |
| 2021 | $7,356,405 | $630,015 | $516,703 | $405,730 | 79 | $409,555 | $522,867 | $470,456 |
| 2020 | $7,492,163 | $212,220 | $503,935 | $418,098 | 100 | — | $134,813 | $407,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles and Margaret Levin reported a distributable amount of $441K 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 filing describes the foundation as primarily funding charitable contributions and focusing on health-related causes and diseases and disorders. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Food & Friends says it prepares and delivers specialized meals and groceries, provides nutritional counseling, and reduces social isolation for people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. Bread for the City says it provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to low-income Washington, D.C. residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 52 itemized grants totaling $397,261. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants included $100,000 to Kimmel Cancer Center-Fighter Jet Fund, $65,000 to Food & Friends, $50,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and $30,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center. Other grants included $25,000 to Holy Cross Health Foundation, $20,000 to UT Health Houston, and $18,500 to Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abbe Levin and Alan Levin as directors.
The Charles and Margaret Levin's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abbe Levin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Levin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 The Charles and Margaret Levin
How much does The Charles and Margaret Levin give each year?
The Charles and Margaret Levin gave $397K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $417K across 64 grants.
What is The Charles and Margaret Levin's typical grant size?
The Charles and Margaret Levin's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,640, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles and Margaret Levin that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Charles and Margaret Levin give grants?
The Charles and Margaret Levin's top state is Maryland, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Silver Spring, MD (5 grants) and Wheaton, MD (3 grants).
Who are The Charles and Margaret Levin's largest grantees?
The Charles and Margaret Levin's largest 2024 grantees include Kimmel Cancer Center-Fighter Jet Fund ($100,000), Food & Friends ($65,000) and Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles and Margaret Levin?
The Charles and Margaret Levin reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $402K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441K (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 The Charles and Margaret Levin fund?
The filing describes the foundation as primarily funding charitable contributions and focusing on health-related causes and diseases and disorders. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles and Margaret Levin?
The Charles and Margaret Levin does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Charles and Margaret Levin's EIN?
The Charles and Margaret Levin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1917299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Charles and Margaret Levin 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
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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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