The Sharon Levine Foundation
The Sharon Levine Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Sharon Levine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sharon Levine Foundation gave $1.9M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,861,094
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,394
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $9,942,499
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Sharon Levine Foundation
- 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: 944 5Th Ave 4Fl, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sharon Levine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 40 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to recipients in New Jersey, and less than 1% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sharon Levine Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 223% 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 $806K (2020) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Uniondale, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Young Men and Young Womens Hebrew Association New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Committee of the Weitzmann Institute for Science New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Ukranian Relief New York, NY | General Support | $66,094 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of NY New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | General Support | $37,500 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Dwight School Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,942,499 | $1,355,193 | $2,023,570 | $1,861,094 | 18 | $1,869,344 | $219,285 | $837,426 |
| 2023 | $11,292,112 | $601,935 | $2,142,010 | $1,954,734 | 19 | $1,967,639 | $427,934 | $837,839 |
| 2022 | $12,831,500 | $252,844 | $1,909,449 | $1,678,018 | 1 | $1,697,173 | $61,348 | $893,033 |
| 2021 | $14,792,896 | $2,037,717 | $1,040,220 | $949,219 | 1 | $961,129 | $1,153,094 | $966,530 |
| 2020 | $14,737,326 | $329,402 | $999,376 | $805,594 | 1 | — | $175,817 | $835,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharon Levine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $837K 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
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes cancer research and care, community services, science, children’s well-being, arts, education, and relief.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The Young Men and Young Women’s Hebrew Association says it serves people in Washington Heights and Inwood and promotes intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual development. The American Committee for the Weizmann says it raises funds for scientific research addressing areas including cancer, health, and medicine. Citizens Committee for Children of New York says it advances children’s well-being, equity, and justice through research, civic engagement, and advocacy. The Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects U.S. art and champions living artists.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,861,094. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest grants included $1,000,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $250,000 to the Young Men and Young Women’s Hebrew Association, $200,000 to Columbia University, and $100,000 each to UJA Federation of NY and the American Committee of the Weitzmann Institute for Science. These grants were listed for general support.
Other reported 2024 grants included $66,094 to Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Ukrainian Relief, $50,000 to Citizens Committee for Children of NY, $37,500 to New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and $25,000 to the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon M Elghanayan as trustee.
The Sharon Levine Foundation is led by Sharon M. Elghanayan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon M. Elghanayan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Sharon Levine Foundation
How much does The Sharon Levine Foundation give each year?
The Sharon Levine Foundation gave $1.9M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 19 grants.
What is The Sharon Levine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sharon Levine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $103,394, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sharon Levine Foundation give grants?
The Sharon Levine Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants).
Does The Sharon Levine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sharon Levine Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sharon Levine Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sharon Levine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($1,000,000), Young Men and Young Womens Hebrew Association ($250,000) and Columbia University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sharon Levine Foundation?
The Sharon Levine Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $837K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sharon Levine Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes cancer research and care, community services, science, children’s well-being, arts, education, and relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sharon Levine Foundation?
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 Sharon Levine Foundation's EIN?
The Sharon Levine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5390754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sharon Levine 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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