The Levine Family Foundation
The Levine Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. It reported 17 grants totaling $268,001 in 2024, supporting organizations with activities that include education, religious work, public health, animal welfare, and hunger relief.
The Levine Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Levine Family Foundation gave $268K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $268,001
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,765
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,377,579
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% 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 Levine Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Lincoln Lane Ste 280, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (610) 922-4030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Levine Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Foundation of Greater Philadelphia ($110K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 77 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (50%), Florida (28%), North Carolina (12%), and New York (10%); Utah is listed as 0%. Examples include grants to organizations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Deerfield Beach, Florida; Asheville, North Carolina; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Levine Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 238% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $103K (2020) to $268K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Educational/Religious | $110,000 |
| International Society for Autism Deerfield Beach, FL | Education | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Philadelphia, PA | Public Health | $20,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NC | Education | $20,000 |
| Equal Plates Project Asheville, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| Penland School of Craft Penland, NC | Education | $3,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | Public Health | $1,001 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Education | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society Elkins Park, PA | Religious | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,377,579 | $295,638 | $292,657 | $268,001 | 17 | $268,551 | $283,768 | $112,876 |
| 2023 | $2,354,450 | $1,469,582 | $263,087 | $247,001 | 15 | $247,451 | $461,412 | $112,822 |
| 2022 | $1,862,574 | $195,814 | $112,091 | $102,800 | 17 | $103,225 | $33,817 | $90,872 |
| 2021 | $1,813,565 | $881,584 | $154,843 | $148,000 | 14 | $148,731 | $119,714 | $66,588 |
| 2020 | $1,086,606 | $-52,311 | $114,746 | $102,500 | 14 | — | $16,449 | $3,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Levine Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 grants included purposes identified as educational/religious, education, public health, and religious. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors; Brother Wolf Animal Rescue says its mission is to improve the lives of companion animals and the people who love them; and Philabundance says its mission is to drive hunger from communities and end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $268,001 through 17 grants. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable recipients included the Jewish Foundation of Greater Philadelphia ($110,000), International Society for Autism ($75,000), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($25,000), Manna Food Bank ($20,000), and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue ($20,000).
Other 2024 recipients included Equal Plates Project ($5,000), Penland School of Craft ($3,000), Philabundance ($1,001), Best Friends Animal Society ($1,000), Hebrew Free Loan Society ($1,000), Homeward Bound of WNC ($1,000), and PSPCA ($1,000). Samaritan’s Purse also received $1,000 in 2024, as described in the grantee information provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert G. Levine as president and Julie G. Levine as secretary.
The Levine Family Foundation is led by Robert G. Levine, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Levine
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie G. Levine
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Levine Family Foundation
How much does The Levine Family Foundation give each year?
The Levine Family Foundation gave $268K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $247K across 15 grants.
What is The Levine Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Levine Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $15,765, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Levine Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Levine Family Foundation give grants?
The Levine Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Asheville, NC (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Levine Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Levine Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (13 grants).
Who are The Levine Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Levine Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Foundation of Greater Philadelphia ($110,000), International Society for Autism ($75,000) and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Levine Family Foundation?
The Levine Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Levine Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included purposes identified as educational/religious, education, public health, and religious. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Levine Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Levine Family Foundation's EIN?
The Levine Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0489145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Levine 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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