The I Levy Family Foundation
The I Levy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Deal, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 40 grants totaling $284,188, each designated for general charitable purposes.
The I Levy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The I Levy Family Foundation gave $284K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $284,188
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +73.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,105
- -41.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,066
- +276.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The I Levy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 259 Monmouth Road, Deal, NJ 07723
Phone: (732) 517-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The I Levy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yad David ($33K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 24% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The I Levy Family Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $279K (2023) to $284K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yad David Deal, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $33,000 |
| North Shore Hebrew Academy Great Neck, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $29,330 |
| Sephardic Torah Center Long Branch, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $26,000 |
| Adirie Hatorah Deal, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $23,065 |
| Misc Charities Under 1000 Deal, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $15,992 |
| Friends of Shearim Hametsuyanim Inc Brooklyn, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Bet Yaakov of Jersey Shore Long Branch, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar Lakewood, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Logan Community Deal, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Keter Torah Eatontown, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,066 | $300,398 | $284,198 | $284,188 | 40 | $284,188 | $843 |
| 2023 | $5,866 | $285,223 | $279,357 | $278,882 | 23 | $279,357 | $868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The I Levy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $843 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grant descriptions in 2024 identify the purposes as general charitable purposes. Among the supported organizations, North Shore Hebrew Academy describes its mission as combining Judaic and secular studies in an education reflecting modern Orthodox Jewish beliefs and values. Yeshiva Keter Torah describes its work as providing secular and religious education for elementary- and high-school-aged students. Keren Ezer Lnefesh describes its mission as helping needy families pay health and treatment costs not covered by insurance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $284,188. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $33,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $33,000 to Yad David, $29,330 to North Shore Hebrew Academy, $26,000 to Sephardic Torah Center, and $23,065 to Adirie Hatorah. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Friends of Shearim Hametsuyanim Inc., $10,000 each to Bet Yaakov of Jersey Shore, Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar, Logan Community, and Yeshiva Keter Torah, and $8,281 to Park Ave Shul. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general charitable purposes.
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 Isaac Levy as president, Lauren Levy as vice president, and Moshe Tawil as treasurer.
The I Levy Family Foundation is led by Isaac Levy, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isaac Levy
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Levy
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Tawil
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 I Levy Family Foundation
How much does The I Levy Family Foundation give each year?
The I Levy Family Foundation gave $284K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $279K across 23 grants.
What is The I Levy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The I Levy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,105, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The I Levy Family Foundation give grants?
The I Levy Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Deal, NJ (13 grants), Lakewood, NJ (7 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (5 grants).
Does The I Levy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The I Levy Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The I Levy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The I Levy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yad David ($33,000), North Shore Hebrew Academy ($29,330) and Sephardic Torah Center ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The I Levy Family Foundation?
The I Levy Family Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $843 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The I Levy Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grant descriptions in 2024 identify the purposes as general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The I Levy Family Foundation?
The I Levy Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The I Levy Family Foundation's EIN?
The I Levy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2799403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The I Levy Family 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 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The I Levy Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-i-levy-family-foundation-morg_3c5c518797384aba85ea42ab1724a8ff
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