Cooper Levenson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAtlantic City, New Jersey · EIN 20-8156923 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,870 and $4,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Sherri Smith |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 Atlantic Avenue Suite 320, Atlantic City NJ 08401 |
| Phone | 6095727362 |
| ssmithrlevenson.com | |
| Form and materials | Standard application form |
| Deadlines | April of the current year |
| Restrictions | - Must demonstrate academic excellence - Must demonstrate active involvement as a volunteer for community-enhancing activities or organizations as validated by an adult supervisor -Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident -Must not be an immediate relative of a Cooper Levenson employee -Must be a senior graduating from high school in the current year -Must demonstrate financial need -Must be planning to enroll as a full-time student for the upcoming fall semester in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
43% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Institute of Technology on | Hoboken, NJ | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $5,120 |
| University of Michigan on behalf of | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Scholarship | $4,200 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Scholarship | $4,200 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| University of Virginia on behalf of | Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $2,870 |
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | Scholarship | $2,567 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,557 | 17 |
| 2024 | $78,816 | 21 |
| 2023 | $79,002 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611479349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8156923
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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