The Levitt Foundation
The Levitt Foundation is a private foundation based in Potomac, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports support for 46 charitable organizations, with grants directed to recipients including Jewish community organizations, a cancer-research organization, museums, educational institutions, and a university.
The Levitt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Levitt Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,279,140
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,807
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,209,151
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Levitt 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: 7811 Montrose Road 420, Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: (301) 881-5950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Levitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($335K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 148 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (32%), the District of Columbia (26%), California (24%), Iowa (11%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Levitt Foundation gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 335% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $815K (2021) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | General Support | $335,000 |
| Curebound San Diego, CA | General Support | $300,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | General Support | $110,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center Des Moines, IA | General Support | $75,200 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University Chicago, IL | General Support | $64,000 |
| Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac Potomac, MD | General Support | $26,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,209,151 | $1,336,067 | $1,328,369 | $1,279,140 | 46 | $1,283,762 | $1,276,301 | $383,655 |
| 2023 | $7,201,453 | $457,456 | $1,543,170 | $1,494,986 | 51 | $1,505,816 | $422,102 | $398,072 |
| 2022 | $8,383,170 | $175,289 | $887,372 | $852,125 | 49 | $854,125 | $142,042 | $439,999 |
| 2021 | $9,095,253 | $2,400,435 | $847,286 | $815,380 | 1 | $818,755 | $272,124 | $415,766 |
| 2020 | $7,542,104 | $722,159 | $1,950,386 | $1,915,400 | 1 | — | $78,526 | $402,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Levitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, CUREBOUND says its mission is to accelerate cancer research and save lives, while the Smithsonian Institution describes its mission as increasing and diffusing knowledge. The Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital says it provides a foundation in Jewish and secular learning. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,279,140. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $335,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $335,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, $300,000 to CUREBOUND, $110,000 to the Smithsonian Institution, and $75,200 to Des Moines Art Center. Each of these grants was listed for general support.
Other notable grants included $75,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital, and $64,000 to Northwestern University. Northwestern describes its mission as combining excellent teaching, innovative research, and student growth in a diverse academic community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne Levitt as secretary, Randall Levitt as president/treasurer, and Mark Levitt as vice president/assistant secretary.
The Levitt Foundation is led by Randall Levitt, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall Levitt
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Levitt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Levitt
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Levitt Foundation
How much does The Levitt Foundation give each year?
The Levitt Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 51 grants.
What is The Levitt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Levitt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $27,807, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Levitt Foundation give grants?
The Levitt Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Des Moines, IA (6 grants), Rockville, MD (4 grants) and Iowa City, IA (3 grants).
Does The Levitt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Levitt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Levitt Foundation's largest grantees?
The Levitt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($335,000), Curebound ($300,000) and Smithsonian Institution ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Levitt Foundation?
The Levitt Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Levitt Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Levitt 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 Levitt Foundation's EIN?
The Levitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6052427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Levitt 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Levitt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-levitt-foundation-morg_46a6ea70548f40b2ad560011e8c74bb4
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