The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hillsboro Beach, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to charitable organizations including schools, hospitals, community organizations, and organizations serving veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc gave $134K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,250
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,795
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,575,538
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (62% 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 Joseph R Levis 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1063 Hillsboro Mile Suite 708, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
Phone: (978) 794-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John's Preparatory School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 134 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 62% of grant dollars. Illinois and Florida each received 8%, while Virginia and the District of Columbia each received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $165K (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Preparatory School Denvers, MA | Private Catholic Prep School | $50,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | College Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Dulles, VA | Hospital | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Ukraine | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey Chicago, IL | charitable | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | charitable | $10,000 |
| Lazarus House Lawrence, MA | Assist the Homeless | $5,000 |
| A Faith That Does Justice Boston, MA | Community Development | $2,500 |
| Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MA | Hospital | $2,500 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Lawrence, MA | Youth Organization | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,575,538 | $184,178 | $146,596 | $134,250 | 28 | $135,100 | $73,883 | $78,463 |
| 2024 | $1,533,893 | $163,444 | $114,793 | $106,500 | 25 | $106,500 | $54,840 | $258,450 |
| 2023 | $1,483,233 | $312,822 | $174,181 | $161,850 | 29 | $162,620 | $36,055 | $59,900 |
| 2022 | $1,344,592 | $231,628 | $161,790 | $152,250 | 27 | $152,250 | $20,726 | $53,612 |
| 2021 | $1,227,370 | $614,973 | $145,501 | $129,750 | 25 | $129,750 | $22,825 | $47,519 |
| 2020 | $715,204 | $249,349 | $192,844 | $165,250 | 20 | — | $4,598 | $38,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 include support for education, healthcare, community services, veterans, and other charitable purposes. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Lazarus House says it provides shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for homeless and poor people in the Lawrence, Massachusetts area; Lawrence General Hospital describes its work as operating an acute-care hospital and providing health services to area residents; and Wounded Warrior Project describes its mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $134,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $50,000 to St. John’s Preparatory School, $10,000 each to College of the Holy Cross, Pregnancy Care Center, American Red Cross, Notre Dame Cristo Rey, and Wounded Warrior Project, and $5,000 to Lazarus House.
Other reported grants included $2,500 each to A Faith That Does Justice and Lawrence General Hospital, and $2,000 each to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Francis Quimet Scholarship Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph R Levis as president, Brian Levis as treasurer, and Matthew Levis as clerk.
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc is led by Joseph R. Levis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph R. Levis
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Levis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Levis
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc
How much does The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc give each year?
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc gave $134K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 25 grants.
What is The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,795, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc give grants?
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (8%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (4 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development" (8 grants), "Charitable" (5 grants) and "Hospital" (4 grants).
Who are The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St John's Preparatory School ($50,000), College of the Holy Cross ($10,000) and Pregnancy Care Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc?
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, healthcare, community services, veterans, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3477836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Joseph R Levis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-joseph-r-levis-foundation-inc-morg_af3a22ac6c9f41eba97dee83331ecff8
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