The Levitin Family Charitable Trust
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including congregations, educational institutions, and organizations addressing community and family needs.
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Levitin Family Charitable Trust gave $545K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $544,675
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,078
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,425
- Total assets
- $8,744,184
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (20 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 Levitin Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists no contact for applying.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1222 East 22Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (917) 453-9787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Levitin Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ahavas Chessed ($100K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
315 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 315 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 73% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey 15%, and those in Florida 10%. Recipients in Missouri received 2%; California accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Levitin Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 48 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
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 $326K (2020) to $724K (2023). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $545K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavas Chessed Spring Valley, NY | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Mercas Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | Education | $50,000 |
| Shul of Bal Harbour Surfside, FL | Community Support | $26,800 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva D'Mir Brooklyn, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Mesivta Ohel Torah Monsey, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Hebron Yeshiva New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Union Of Orthodox Jewish Congregation New York, NY | Communal Support | $25,000 |
| Congregation Stam Gemilas Chesed Fund Spring Valley, NY | Helps Indigent Families | $18,000 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY | Education | $18,000 |
| The Aleph Institute Surfside, FL | Families in Crisis | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,744,184 | $914,582 | $640,908 | $544,675 | 60 | $544,675 | $84,636 |
| 2023 | $8,810,203 | $355,679 | $761,680 | $723,940 | 76 | $723,940 | $138,641 |
| 2022 | $9,213,938 | $628,406 | $541,014 | $515,615 | 62 | $523,617 | $551,757 |
| 2021 | $9,126,546 | $3,617,301 | $447,137 | $430,598 | 63 | $430,598 | $333,097 |
| 2020 | $5,956,382 | $3,232,568 | $335,330 | $326,190 | 54 | — | $220,735 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, included education, religious and communal support, and assistance to people and families in need. For example, American Friends of Yeshiva D’Mir says it raises funds primarily for Israeli institutions of higher learning, while The Aleph Institute describes work in family services, ethical education, and programs for prisons and the military. Al Kanfei Nisharim says it provides financial assistance, food, clothing, and supplies to people in poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust made 60 grants totaling $544,675. Grants ranged from $180 to $100,000, with a median of $3,425. Among the largest were $100,000 to Congregation Ahavas Chessed for community support; $50,000 to Mercas Hatorah for education; and $26,800 to Shul of Bal Harbour for community support. Other grants included $25,000 each to American Friends of Yeshiva D’Mir, American Friends of Hebron Yeshiva, and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eli Levitin and Raizy Levitin as trustees.
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eli Levitin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raizy Levitin
Trustee
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 Levitin Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Levitin Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust gave $545K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $724K across 76 grants.
What is The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $3,425, and its average grant was $9,078, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Levitin Family Charitable Trust that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Levitin Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (26 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Spring Valley, NY (4 grants) and Surfside, FL (4 grants).
Does The Levitin Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (15 grants), "Community Support" (14 grants) and "Congregation" (6 grants).
Who are The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ahavas Chessed ($100,000), Mercas Hatorah ($50,000) and Union Of Orthodox Jewish Congregation ($35,250 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Levitin Family Charitable Trust?
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $915K.
What does The Levitin Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, included education, religious and communal support, and assistance to people and families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Levitin Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Levitin Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Levitin Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6496569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Levitin Family Charitable Trust 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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Grantable. (2026). The Levitin Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-levitin-family-charitable-trust-morg_f83aa779516b4dadb85546a0ee388bf2
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