The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable is a private foundation based in Old Westbury, New York. It made 48 grants totaling $324,144 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Jewish community life, health, human services, animal welfare, and other areas.
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation gave $324K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,144
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,753
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,354
- Total assets
- $4,583,114
- +14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (25 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Saddle Ridge Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Phone: (516) 301-5014
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($35K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 242 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to California, 3% to New Jersey, and 2% each to North Carolina and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 48 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2019) to $340K (2022). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $26,070 |
| Friends of the IDF New York New York, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Vitamin Angels Goleta, CA | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Children's Medical Fund Syosset Syosset, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $17,166 |
| The Milana Family Foundation Melville, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $14,500 |
| Island Harvest Food Melville, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $11,200 |
| Cornell Coop Jericho, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Inc New York, NY | To Further Its Charitable Purpose | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,583,114 | $954,514 | $368,349 | $324,144 | 48 | $324,144 | $910,309 | $368,606 |
| 2023 | $3,991,309 | $-111,025 | $384,296 | $312,585 | 41 | $312,585 | $140,529 | $344,289 |
| 2022 | $4,558,143 | $2,729,744 | $361,942 | $340,155 | 58 | $340,155 | $2,716,483 | $296,888 |
| 2021 | $2,151,338 | $323,023 | $247,002 | $244,454 | 51 | $244,454 | $321,944 | $330,629 |
| 2020 | $2,048,687 | $193,262 | $175,805 | $170,176 | 44 | — | $192,605 | $249,459 |
| 2019 | $2,042,294 | $203,025 | $174,911 | $168,506 | 43 | — | $196,620 | $177,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $369K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its program as “NET ORDINARY INCOME FROM AUDAX SENIOR LOAN FUND I OFFSHORE LP.”
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The American Jewish Committee says its mission includes enhancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, advancing human rights and democratic values, and fighting antisemitism and other forms of bigotry. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Other 2024 grantees include the American Cancer Society, which describes work in cancer research, advocacy, and patient support; Water.org, which works to expand access to safe water and sanitation through affordable loans; and North Shore Animal League America, which describes work in pet adoption, rescue, medical care, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $324,144. Grants ranged from $200 to $35,000, with a median grant of $3,354.
Its largest 2024 grants included $35,000 each to the American Jewish Committee and Birthright Israel Foundation; $26,070 to UJA Federation of New York; $25,000 each to Friends of the IDF New York and Vitamin Angels; and $17,166 to Children’s Medical Fund Syosset. Other notable grants included $14,500 to The Milana Family Foundation and $11,200 to Island Harvest Food.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jahn Levin is listed as president and Sabrina Levin as treasurer on the 2024 filing.
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation is led by Jahn Levin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jahn Levin
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Levin
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation
How much does The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation gave $324K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $313K across 41 grants.
What is The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,354, and its average grant was $6,753, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Old Westbury, NY (3 grants) and Melville, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($35,000), Birthright Israel Foundation ($35,000) and UJA Federation of New York ($26,070), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation?
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $369K (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 Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its program as “NET ORDINARY INCOME FROM AUDAX SENIOR LOAN FUND I OFFSHORE LP.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3696238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Jahn and Sabrina Levin Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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