The Solomon Level 8 Foundation
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $53,404, including support for organizations in the Tampa Bay area, Jewish community organizations, education, disaster relief, and other causes.
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation at a glance
In short: The Solomon Level 8 Foundation gave $53K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,404
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +88.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,141
- -42.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $245
- Total assets
- $275,291
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Solomon Level 8 Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It has no specific application form. Candidates should submit evidence of financial need, evidence of academic record, letters of recommendation, and any other information the trustees deem necessary. The filing lists no applicable restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Not applicable.
- Deadline
- Not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Solomon Level 8 Foundation
Mailing address: 4925 Bay Way Place, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 491-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Solomon Level 8 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Tampa Bay ($38K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 7% to New York, 2% to California, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Solomon Level 8 Foundation gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Support Charity in Tampa Bay Region | $38,000 |
| Congrgation Rodeph Sholom Tampa, FL | Support Synagogue | $8,100 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Jewish Community Support | $3,600 |
| Jewish Federation of LA Los Angeles, CA | Fire Relief | $1,000 |
| USF Foundation Tampa, FL | Support USF | $700 |
| Jewish Theology Seminaryy NY, NY | Jewish Education | $360 |
| Alpernglow Chamber Music Dillon, CO | Support Chamber Music | $250 |
| American Red Cross Tampa, FL | Disaster Relief | $250 |
| TBCFR Tampa, FL | Foreign Affairs Education | $245 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Support Breast Cancer Research | $180 |
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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 | $275,291 | $19,101 | $53,488 | $53,404 | 17 | $53,404 | $19,101 | $54,739 |
| 2024 | $296,714 | $19,652 | $48,975 | $48,902 | 9 | $48,902 | $21,361 | $48,896 |
| 2023 | $324,687 | $24,131 | $40,459 | $40,138 | 17 | $40,138 | $24,044 | $42,644 |
| 2022 | $341,015 | $15,044 | $48,856 | $48,490 | 3 | $48,490 | $16,878 | $45,091 |
| 2021 | $384,625 | $18,355 | $27,676 | $27,138 | 9 | $27,138 | $18,003 | $46,110 |
| 2020 | $393,946 | $787 | $45,361 | $45,140 | 20 | — | $13,389 | $40,757 |
| 2019 | $438,520 | $16,221 | $39,091 | $38,467 | 24 | — | $15,787 | $36,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Solomon Level 8 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, which received $38,000, describes its mission as “inspiring and growing philanthropy and civic leadership for maximum impact in local communities.” Jewish National Fund, which received $3,600, says it works to build a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, research, heritage preservation, and disability services. Catholic Charities, which received $100, describes its work as serving people in need and promoting their dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $53,404. Grants ranged from $100 to $38,000, with a median grant of $245. Notable grants included $38,000 to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, $8,100 to Congregation Rodeph Sholom, $3,600 to Jewish National Fund, $1,000 to Jewish Federation of LA for fire relief, and $700 to the USF Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martin B. Solomon, Maxine Solomon, and Dr. Marcy S. Baker as trustees.
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcy S. Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Martin B. Solomon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Maxine Solomon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Solomon Level 8 Foundation
How much does The Solomon Level 8 Foundation give each year?
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation gave $53K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 9 grants.
What is The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's typical grant size?
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $245, and its average grant was $3,141, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Solomon Level 8 Foundation give grants?
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Solomon Level 8 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's largest grantees?
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Tampa Bay ($38,000), Congrgation Rodeph Sholom ($8,100) and Jewish National Fund ($3,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Solomon Level 8 Foundation?
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation reported $275K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Solomon Level 8 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Solomon Level 8 Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's EIN?
The Solomon Level 8 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3539126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Solomon Level 8 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-solomon-level-8-foundation-morg_8ecafd74dc804d7d974c17acd71b3e06
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