William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Jewish and educational organizations, health and social-service nonprofits, and other charitable organizations.
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Arizona. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,117,600
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,492
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,393,680
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 East Camelback Road 450, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 248-8181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillel at ASU ($200K). Together the top 10 received $870K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 164 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona recipients received 80% of grant dollars. Ohio received 9%, New York 3%, and California and Massachusetts 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $533K (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel at ASU Tempe, AZ | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Ivy Brain Tumor Center | $100,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Yahad-in-Unum Mid-America Cincinnatti, OH | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Chabad of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Jewish Care Network | $54,000 |
| Bureau of Jewish Education Scottsdale, AZ | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Chabad of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Ivy Brain Tumor Center | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Operational Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $30,393,680 | $2,689,601 | $1,159,369 | $1,117,600 | 52 | $1,117,600 | $2,675,832 | $1,525,707 |
| 2023 | $28,857,573 | $2,460,170 | $1,375,414 | $1,325,269 | 44 | $1,325,269 | $2,438,025 | $1,414,386 |
| 2022 | $27,257,359 | $1,702,176 | $1,493,051 | $1,435,900 | 22 | $1,435,900 | $1,674,525 | $1,404,012 |
| 2021 | $27,044,720 | $2,506,644 | $997,601 | $964,338 | 26 | $964,338 | $2,477,965 | $1,461,551 |
| 2020 | $26,573,847 | $1,465,566 | $607,659 | $532,813 | 20 | — | $1,448,970 | $1,335,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Hillel at ASU received operational support, and several Arizona Jewish organizations—including Chabad of Arizona, the Bureau of Jewish Education, and Chabad of Phoenix—also received grants.
Grantee descriptions illustrate other supported work: St Vincent de Paul says its mission is to provide food, clothing, and household items for people in need; Barrow Neurological Foundation says it supports Barrow Neurological Institute; and Hospice of the Valley describes its work as bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to the community. Other 2024 recipients included Usher 1F Collaborative, which says it funds research toward treatment for Usher Syndrome Type 1F, and the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, which describes its work as promoting civic engagement and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $1,117,600 across 52 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $200,000 to Hillel at ASU for operational support; $100,000 each to Barrow Neurological Foundation for the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, St Vincent de Paul for operational support, and Yahad-In-Unum Mid-America for operational support; and $54,000 to Chabad of Arizona for the Jewish Care Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William S Levine as president/director, and Jay David Levine, Jonathan Levine, and Julie Schoen as directors.
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc is led by William S. Levine, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William S. Levine
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay David Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Schoen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc
How much does William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc give each year?
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 44 grants.
What is William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,492, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc give grants?
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (26 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (6 grants), Mesa, AZ (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Stay in School and Achieve Program" (3 grants).
Who are William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hillel at ASU ($200,000), Barrow Neurological Foundation ($125,000 across 2 grants) and Chabad of Phoenix ($105,000 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc?
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc reported $30.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's EIN?
William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0866703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William S & INA Levine 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William S & INA Levine Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-s-and-ina-levine-foundation-inc-morg_4bba5741faf44b8396b024588ed69863
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