The Jack Levin Foundation Inc
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jack Levin Foundation Inc gave $176K across 52 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $175,693
- -17.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 52
- +26.8% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $3,379
- -34.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (70% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jack Levin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7105 Blue Springs Street, Gibsonville, NC 27249
Phone: (336) 402-2617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack Levin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Beth David Synagogue ($56K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 93 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 15% to recipients in Florida. California, the District of Columbia, and Colorado each accounted for 3% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jack Levin Foundation Inc gives
- 21% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2020) to $212K (2019). In 2020 it made 52 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth David Synagogue Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $55,593 |
| Greensboro Jewish Federation Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $29,400 |
| Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| B'nai Shalom Day School Greensboro, NC | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Big Bend Homeless Coalition Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $9,600 |
| American University Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Congregation Shomrei Torah Santa Rosa, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tallahassee Jewish Federation Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wilson Disease Association Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $49,469 | $228,800 | $175,693 | 52 | $30,773 | — |
| 2019 | $3,838,571 | $740,141 | $241,820 | $212,225 | 41 | $1,147,222 | $186,808 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, educational institutions, a medical center, and organizations working in areas such as homelessness and health.
The Greensboro Jewish Federation describes its mission as building community among the Jewish people of Greensboro and supporting Jewish welfare locally, in Israel, and worldwide. The Big Bend Homeless Coalition says it works to end homelessness in the Big Bend area through leadership, education, advocacy, services, and affordable housing. American University describes its mission as advancing knowledge, fostering intellectual curiosity, building community, and empowering lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 52 grants totaling $175,693. The median grant was $1,000; awards ranged from $100 to $55,593.
Among its largest grants were $55,593 to Beth David Synagogue, $29,400 to Greensboro Jewish Federation, $15,000 to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, $12,000 to B’Nai Shalom Day School, and $9,600 to Big Bend Homeless Coalition. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Janis L. Fields as president and director; Linda L. Hyson as vice president and director; and Karen L. Bauersfeld as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc is led by Janis L. Fields, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Janis L. Fields
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen L. Bauersfeld
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda L. Hyson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Jack Levin Foundation Inc
How much does The Jack Levin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc gave $176K across 52 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $212K across 41 grants.
What is The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,379, across 52 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jack Levin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (14 grants), Tallahassee, FL (11 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Jack Levin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Beth David Synagogue ($55,593), Greensboro Jewish Federation ($29,400) and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center ($15,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Jack Levin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, educational institutions, a medical center, and organizations working in areas such as homelessness and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack Levin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jack Levin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1116935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does The Jack Levin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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