William S & Ina Levine Foundation Inc

PHOENIX, AZ EIN: 86-0866703

The William S & Ina Levine Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 1997 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$30.4M

+5.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

-15.7% YoY

Grant Count

52

+18.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

-28.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on Jewish causes and organizations, including temples and Jewish schools. A secondary but notable focus area includes support for the arts, particularly museums, as well as K-12 education and youth development initiatives in Arizona.

Specific funding interests include:

  • Jewish nonprofits and religious organizations
  • Jewish cultural and educational institutions
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Museums and arts organizations
  • Education and youth development

The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to Jewish causes both domestically and internationally, with support for organizations working on Israel-related initiatives.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $100 to $1,000,000.

How to Apply

** The foundation does not accept formal proposals. Organizations interested in funding may reach out directly to the foundation via the phone number provided.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, with particular emphasis on the Phoenix area. However, grantmaking extends beyond Arizona to include California, New York, and national organizations. The foundation also supports international Jewish causes and organizations working on Israel-related initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AgawamAspenAustinBrooklynCincinnattiLas CrucesLewistonLos AngelesMesaNew YorkNewtonvilleNorth PortPacific PalisadesParadise ValleyPhiladelphiaPhoenixSan DiegoSanta MonicaScottsdaleTempe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $30,393,680 (as of 2024)

Total Revenue: $2,689,601 (2024)

Total Expenses: $1,159,369 (2024)

Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)

Total Giving: $1,117,600 (2024)

The foundation maintains a substantial asset base and demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity year over year.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$740K$1M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$30,393,680$28,857,573$27,257,359
Revenue$2,689,601$2,460,170$1,702,176
Expenses$1,159,369$1,375,414$1,493,051
Qualifying Distributions$1,117,600$1,325,269$1,435,900
Net Investment Income$2,675,832$2,438,025$1,674,525
Distributable Amount$1,525,707$1,414,386$1,404,012

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$359K$718K$1M$1M20 grants202026 grants202122 grants202244 grants202352 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

HILLEL AT ASU$200KBARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUN…$100KST VINCENT DE PAUL$100KCHABAD OF ARIZONA$54KBUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION$50KCHABAD LUBAVITCH OF ARIZ…$50KCHABAD OF PHOENIX$50KBARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUN…$25KCHABAD OF PHOENIX$25KHOSPICE OF THE VALLEY$25K

Grant Size Distribution

162 grants across all recorded years

141<$50K9$50–100K8$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation was established by William (Bill) Levine, an investor and real estate developer who co-founded Outdoor Systems, an outdoor advertising firm, in the 1980s. The foundation is named after his first wife, Ina, who passed away in 1999. Levine's current wife is Susan.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
WILLIAM S LEVINEPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR0.25
JAY DAVID LEVINEDIRECTOR0.1
JONATHAN LEVINEDIRECTOR0.1
JULIE SCHOENDIRECTOR0.1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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