The Levy-Markus Foundation
The Levy-Markus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $77K.
The Levy-Markus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Levy-Markus Foundation gave $120K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $2,118,718
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Levy-Markus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beverly Hills Community Farm ($50K). Together the top 6 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 27 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Levy-Markus Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Community Farm Beverly Hills, CA | General Purpose of Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel New York, NY | General Purpose of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | General Purpose of Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| National Health Law Program Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose of Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Drink Local Drink Tap Inc Cleveland, OH | General Purpose of Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,118,718 | $111,939 | $140,600 | $120,000 | 6 | $120,000 | $77,304 | — |
| 2024 | $2,147,379 | $-77,728 | $137,305 | $120,000 | 5 | $120,000 | $73,264 | — |
| 2023 | $2,585,182 | $50,785 | $132,236 | $110,000 | 5 | $110,000 | $73,818 | — |
| 2022 | $2,666,633 | $489,120 | $126,570 | $110,000 | 5 | $110,000 | $462,516 | — |
| 2021 | $2,304,083 | $198,266 | $115,411 | $100,000 | 6 | — | $143,385 | $112,138 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Levy-Markus Foundation is led by Jennifer Levy, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Levy
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Levy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gerald Lunn Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hope Levy-Biehl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lee M. Levy
V, P & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark A. Levy
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Levy-Markus Foundation
How much does The Levy-Markus Foundation give each year?
The Levy-Markus Foundation gave $120K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 5 grants.
What is The Levy-Markus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Levy-Markus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $20,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Levy-Markus Foundation give grants?
The Levy-Markus Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Levy-Markus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Levy-Markus Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Levy-Markus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Levy-Markus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beverly Hills Community Farm ($50,000), Cedars Sinai ($20,000) and Jewish Agency for Israel ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Levy-Markus Foundation?
The Levy-Markus Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What is The Levy-Markus Foundation's EIN?
The Levy-Markus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4381108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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