The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it awarded 25 grants totaling $233,620 to organizations working in areas including health, the arts, education, and causes related to Israel.
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc gave $234K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,620
- +63.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,345
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,081,383
- +32.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (13 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% 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 Morris L Levinson 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: Co 1359 Broadway 1710, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 967-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($49K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 84 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (58%), Texas (15%), and Massachusetts (13%). The filing also reports shares for the District of Columbia (3%) and New Jersey (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 25 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $234K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General | $49,000 |
| Terezin Music Foundation Boston, MA | General | $30,000 |
| Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Bldg Roslyn Heights, NY | General | $16,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General | $12,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Sims Foundation Austin, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Diversity Awareness and Wellness Austin, TX | General | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Peace Edison, NJ | General | $8,000 |
| Any Baby Can Austin, TX | General | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,081,383 | $798,584 | $287,200 | $233,620 | 25 | $233,620 | $745,004 | $217,832 |
| 2024 | $1,569,999 | $77,686 | $191,751 | $142,500 | 20 | $142,500 | $28,435 | $193,511 |
| 2023 | $1,725,963 | $-82,811 | $178,004 | $112,000 | 16 | $112,000 | $6,433 | $167,139 |
| 2022 | $1,986,778 | $346,788 | $249,516 | $192,000 | 13 | $205,600 | $292,872 | $191,979 |
| 2021 | $1,889,506 | $-75,077 | $105,841 | $70,000 | 10 | — | $27,857 | $180,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $218K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Terezin Music Foundation describes its work as amplifying the musical legacy of artists imprisoned at Terezín during World War II through education, events, lectures, tours, and books. The New York Shakespeare Festival describes the Public Theater’s work as producing Shakespeare and new works and making theater accessible and relevant to all people.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern relief and health care in Israel (PEF Israel Endowment Funds), humanitarian crisis response (World Central Kitchen), visual arts (The Drawing Center and Anderson Ranch Arts Center), and individualized education for children with learning disabilities (The Cove School).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $233,620. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $49,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $49,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc, $30,000 to Terezin Music Foundation, $25,000 to Maimonides Medical Center, $16,000 to Temple Beth Shalom Bldg, and $12,000 to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Other recipients included the New York Shakespeare Festival ($10,000), Sims Foundation ($10,000), and Diversity Awareness and Wellness ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Oppenheimer and Adam Levinson as Directors/Vice Presidents.
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Oppenheimer
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Levinson
Director & V.p.
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lawrence Blumberg (2021–2024) — Director & V.p.
- Former: Robert Machinist (2021–2024) — Director & V.p.
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 Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc
How much does The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc gave $234K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 20 grants.
What is The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,345, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (15%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Austin, TX (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($49,000), Terezin Music Foundation ($30,000) and Maimonides Medical Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc?
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris L Levinson 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 Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Morris L Levinson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6132727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Morris L Levinson 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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